Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a person found and hid again, and then, in their delight, went and sold everything that they had, and bought that field.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

43Then will the righteous shine, like the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. If you have ears, listen.

45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of choice pearls.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:24Another parable which Jesus told them was this – “The kingdom of heaven is compared to a person who sowed good seed in their field.

Matthew 19:27“But we – we left everything, and followed you; what, then, will we have?”

Luke 14:33And so with everyone of you who does not bid farewell to all you have – you cannot be a disciple of mine.

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 →

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