Matthew 13:46
Finding one of great value, they went and sold everything that they had, and bought it.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
In Context
45‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of choice pearls.
Cross References
Mark 10:28‘But we,’ began Peter, ‘we left everything and have followed you.’
Acts 20:24But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus – which was to declare the good news of the love of God.
Galatians 6:14But, for my part, may I never boast of anything except the cross of Jesus Christ, our Master, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Colossians 2:3even Christ himself, in whom all treasures of wisdom and knowledge lie hidden.
Revelation 21:21The twelve gates were made of twelve pearls, each gate of one pearl. The street of the city was of pure gold, transparent as glass.
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 →