Matthew 13:44
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found, hid, and from his joy goes, and all, as much as he has, he sells, and buys that field.
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In Context
45Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking good pearls,
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16To get wisdom—how much better than gold, || And to get understanding—to be chosen [more] than silver!
Proverbs 18:1He who is separated seeks [his own] desire, || He interferes with all wisdom.
Isaiah 55:1“Behold, every thirsty one, || Come to the waters, || And he who has no money, || Come, buy and eat, || Indeed, come, buy wine and milk || Without money and without price.
Matthew 13:24Another allegory He set before them, saying, “The kingdom of the heavens was likened to a man sowing good seed in his field,
Matthew 19:27Then Peter answering said to Him, “Behold, we left all, and followed You, what then will we have?”
Luke 14:33So, then, everyone of you who does not take leave of all that he himself has, is not able to 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 →