Matthew 13:47

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet having been cast into the sea, and gathering some of every kind,

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

In Context

46who, when he found one very precious pearl, went and sold everything he had and bought it.” 1 A Dragnet

48which, when it was filled, they pulled up on the shore; and sitting down, they collected the good into vessels, but the rotten they threw out.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:26But when the stalk had sprouted and produced fruit, then the tares also appeared.

Matthew 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who having taken their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 5:10And likewise also it gripped James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not fear; from now on you shall be catching men.”

John 15:2Every branch in Me which does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch which bears fruit He prunes, so that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 5:1But a certain man named Ananias, together with Sapphira his wife, sold a piece of property.

Acts 20:30Also from among you yourselves will arise men speaking things having been distorted, in order to draw away the 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 →

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