[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,
Matthew 13:45 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) “Again, the kingdom of heaven is similar to a [retail] merchant searching to buy some fine pearls. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a dealer in search of fine and precious pearls, American Standard Version (1901) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls: Common English Bible “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. Catholic Public Domain Version Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking good pearls. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls. |
[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,
When he found an extremely valuable one he went and sold all that he owned and bought it.
For what benefit is it to a person if he gains the whole world [of material things] but [has to] give up his life [i.e., all the spiritual blessings]? Or what should a person give in exchange for his life?
But they made fun of it, and went on about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.
“Do not offer sacred things to dogs, and do not throw your pearls in front of [wild] pigs [i.e., to those who will not appreciate them], because they will probably trample on them with their feet and then turn around and attack you.