Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
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In Context
45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Proverbs 18:1He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
Isaiah 55:1Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Matthew 13:24Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field:
Matthew 19:27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?
Luke 14:33So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:25-44
Parable of the Tares, the Mustard-Seed, the Leaven, &c.. 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28 He… Read the whole commentary →