Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking goodly pearls.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
46And having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
Proverbs 3:13Happy the man who findeth wisdom; Yea, the man who getteth understanding!
Proverbs 8:18Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable riches and prosperity.
Ecclesiastes 12:8Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity!
Matthew 13:24Another parable he put forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 22:5But they made light of it, and went away; one to his farm, another to his merchandise.
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 →