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.

Cross References

Matthew 13:24

[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,

Matthew 13:46

When he found an extremely valuable one he went and sold all that he owned and bought it.

Matthew 16:26

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?

Matthew 22:5

But they made fun of it, and went on about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.

Matthew 7:6

“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.