Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a treasure hid in the field, which a man, finding, hid,—and, by reason of his joy, withdraweth and selleth whatsoever he hath, and buyeth that field.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
45Again, the kingdom of the heavens is, like, unto, a merchant, seeking beautiful pearls,—
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
Proverbs 18:1A man seeketh, for satisfaction, going his own way, through all safe counsel, he breaketh.
Isaiah 55:1Ho! every one that thirsteth! Come ye to the waters, Yea he that hath no money,—Come ye—buy corn, and eat, Yea come—buy corn without money, And without price, wine and milk,
Matthew 13:24Another parable, put he before them, saying—The kingdom of the heavens hath become like a man sowing good seed in his field;
Matthew 19:27Then, making answer, Peter said unto him—Lo! we, have left all, and followed thee,—What then shall there be, for us?
Luke 14:33Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, 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 →