Matthew 13:45
The kingdom of heaven is also like a trader looking for good pearls.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
46When he found the most expensive pearl ever he went and sold all he had and bought it.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
Proverbs 3:13Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
Proverbs 8:18With me go riches and honor, lasting wealth and prosperity.
Ecclesiastes 12:8“Everything passes! It's all so hard to understand!” says the Teacher.
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 22:5But they ignored the invitation and left. One went to his fields; another to take care of 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 →