Matthew 13:46
"When he finds one of great price, he goes and sells everything he has and buys it.
Montgomery New Testament
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
45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of beautiful pearls.
Cross References
Mark 10:28"But we," Peter began to say, "we have left our all and have followed you."
Acts 20:24But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
Galatians 6:14God forbid that I should glory in anything except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, upon which the world has been crucified to me and I have been crucified to the world.
Colossians 2:3In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge!
Revelation 21:21And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each gate of one pearl. And the broad street of the city was of pure gold, transparent like 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 →