Matthew 13:44

"The Kingdom of the Heavens is like treasure buried in the open country, which a man finds, but buries again, and, in his joy about it, goes and sells all he has and buys that piece of ground.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

43Then will the righteous shine out like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, every one who has ears!

45"Again the Kingdom of the Heavens is like a jewel merchant who is in quest of choice pearls.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:24Another parable He put before them. "The Kingdom of the Heavens," He said, "may be compared to a man who has sown good seed in his field,

Matthew 19:27Then Peter said to Jesus, "See, *we* have forsaken everything and followed you; what then will be *our* reward?"

Luke 14:33Just as no one of you who does not detach himself from all that belongs to him can be a disciple of mine.

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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