Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is, like, unto, a merchant, seeking beautiful pearls,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

In Context

44The 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.

46and, finding one very precious pearl, departing, he at once sold all things, whatsoever he had, and bought it.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Multitudes, are saying, Who will show us prosperity? Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, O Yahweh.

Proverbs 3:13How happy the man who hath found wisdom, and the man who draweth forth understanding,

Proverbs 8:18Riches and honour, are with me, lordly wealth, and righteousness;

Ecclesiastes 12:8Vanity of vanities, saith the Proclaimer, all, is vanity.

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 22:5And, they, slighting it, went off, one, indeed, into his own field, and, another, unto his merchandise,—

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 →

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