Matthew 13:47

Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

In Context

46Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.

48Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:26And when the blade was sprung up, and had brought forth fruit, then appeared also the cockle.

Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.

Luke 5:10And so were also James and John the sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's partners. And Jesus saith to Simon: Fear not: from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

John 15:2dummy verses inserted by amos

Acts 5:1But a certain man named Ananias, with Saphira his wife, sold a piece of land,

Acts 20:30And of your own selves shall arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:45-53

Various Parables. 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it… Read the whole commentary →

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