Matthew 13:45

A Conservative Version

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a merchant, seeking fine pearls.

Cross References

Matthew 16:26

For what does it profit a men, if he should gain the whole world, and lose his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

Matthew 13:24

He set forth another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is compared to a man sowing good seed in his field.

Matthew 22:5

But having disregarded, they departed, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,

Ecclesiastes 12:13

[This is] the end of the matter, all has been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for this is the whole of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, all is vanity.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, lest they trample them by their feet, and having turn back may lacerate you.

Matthew 13:46

Who, having found one very valuable pearl, after departing, sold all, as many things as he had, and bought it.