Matthew 13:44

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in the ground, which a man finds but buries again, and then in his joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that land.

Montgomery New Testament

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

43"And then shall the just shine forth like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let him who has ears to hear, listen!

45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of beautiful pearls.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:24He told them another parable. "The kingdom of heaven," he said, "is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;

Matthew 19:27Whereupon Peter said to Jesus. "Look, Master, we have forsaken everything and followed you. Now what shall be our reward?"

Luke 14:33"Just so any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.

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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