Matthew 13:46
He finds one most costly pearl; he goes away; and though it costs all he has, he buys it.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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 the Heavens is like a jewel merchant who is in quest of choice pearls.
Cross References
Mark 10:28"Remember," said Peter to Him, "that we forsook everything and have become your followers."
Acts 20:24But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.
Galatians 6:14But as for me, God forbid that I should glory in anything except the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, upon which the world is crucified to me, and I am crucified to the world.
Colossians 2:3In Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are stored up, hidden from view.
Revelation 21:21And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of them consisting of a single pearl. And the main street of the city was made of pure gold, resembling transparent 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 →