Matthew 13:45
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of choice pearls.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
46Finding one of great value, they went and sold everything that they had, and bought it.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
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 22:5They, however, took no notice, but went off, one to their farm, another to their 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 →