Matthew 13:45
Agayne, the kyngdome of heauen is lyke vnto a marchaunt man, seekyng goodly pearles.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
46Which, when he founde one precious pearle, went and solde all that he had, and bought it.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:13Well is hym that findeth wysdome, and getteth vnderstandyng:
Proverbs 8:18Riches and honour are with me, yea durable riches and righteousnes.
Ecclesiastes 12:8All is but vanitie (saith the preacher) all is but playne vanitie.
Matthew 13:24Another parable put he foorth vnto them, saying: The kyngdome of heauen is likened vnto a man, which sowed good seede in his fielde.
Matthew 22:5But they made lyght of it, and went their wayes, one to his farme, another to his marchaundize:
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 →