Matthew 13:47
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea, catching all kinds of fish.
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46When he found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
Cross References
Matthew 13:26When the plants sprouted and produced grain, the tares also appeared.
Matthew 25:1“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Luke 5:10including James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's business partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on yoʋ will be catching people.”
John 15:2Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will bear more fruit.
Acts 5:1Now a man named Ananias, along with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property
Acts 20:30Even from your own number men will rise up, speaking perverse things to draw away the disciples after them.
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 →