Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking goodly pearls;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
46and having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Cross References
Matthew 13:24Another parable he put forth to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 22:5But they made light of it, and went away, one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
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 →