Matthew 13:47
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a net, cast into the sea, and gathering together of every kind.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
46and having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Cross References
Matthew 13:26And when the blade sprang up and produced fruit, then appeared the darnel also.
Matthew 25:1THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Luke 5:10and likewise also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
John 15:2Every branch in me that bears not fruit, he takes it away; and every one that bears fruit, he cleanses it, that it may bear more fruit.
Acts 5:1BUT a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will men arise, 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 →