Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
46When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Proverbs 8:18With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 12:8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”
Matthew 13:24Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 22:5But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.
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 →