Matthew 13:46
When he found one pearl of very great value, he went and sold everything that he possessed and bought it.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a merchant looking for valuable pearls.
Cross References
Isaiah 33:6He will be the stability in your times, 1 abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of Yahweh is his treasure. 1
Mark 10:28Peter began to speak to him, “Look, we have left everything and have followed you.”
Acts 20:24But I do not consider my life is valuable to myself, if only I may finish the race and complete the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Galatians 6:14But may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Colossians 2:3In him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
Revelation 21:21The twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of the gates was made from a single pearl. The streets of the city were pure gold, like transparent 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 →