Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, reburied it, and then full of joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
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45The kingdom of heaven is also like a trader looking for good pearls.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.
Proverbs 18:1Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
Isaiah 55:1Come, every one of you who's thirsty, come and drink the water! You who don't have money, come—you can buy and eat! Come and buy wine and milk—you don't need money; there's no cost!
Matthew 13:24Then he told them another illustrated story: “The kingdom of heaven is like a farmer who sowed good seeds in his field.
Matthew 19:27Peter answered him, “Look, we've left everything and followed you. What reward will we have?”
Luke 14:33In the same way every one of you who doesn't give up everything can't 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 →