Matthew 13:47

Or again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a net which was cast into the sea, and caught fish of all kinds.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

In Context

46Finding one of great value, he went and sold everything that he had, and bought it.

48When it was full, they hauled it up on the beach, and sat down and sorted the good fish into baskets, but threw the worthless ones away.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:26So, when the blades of corn shot up, and came into ear, the tares made their appearance also.

Matthew 25:1Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 5:10and so, too, were James and John, Zebediah’s sons, who were Simon’s partners. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon; “from to-day you shall catch men.”

John 15:2Any unfruitful branch in me he takes away, and he cleanses every fruitful branch, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 5:1There was, however, a man named Ananias, who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property,

Acts 20:30and from among yourselves, too, men will arise, who will teach perversions of truth, so as to draw away the disciples after them.

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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