Matthew 13:44

Bible in Basic English 1965

The kingdom of heaven is like a secret store of wealth in a field, which a man came across and put back again; and in his joy he goes and gives all he has, to get that field.

Cross References

Job 28:13

Man has not seen the way to it, and it is not in the land of the living.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

Proverbs 17:16

How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

Proverbs 18:1

He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.

Proverbs 23:23

Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.

Isaiah 55:1

Ho! everyone in need, come to the waters, and he who has no strength, let him get food: come, get bread without money; wine and milk without price.

Matthew 13:24

And he gave them another story, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a man who put good seed in his field:

Matthew 13:46

And having come across one jewel of great price, he went and gave all he had in exchange for it.

Matthew 13:47

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, which was put into the sea and took in every sort of fish:

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, If you have a desire to be complete, go, get money for your property, and give it to the poor, and you will have wealth in heaven: and come after me.

Matthew 19:27

Then Peter said to him, See, we have given up everything and have come after you; what then will we have?

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has given up houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or child, or land, for my name, will be given a hundred times as much, and have eternal life.

Matthew 6:21

For where your wealth is, there will your heart be.

Luke 14:33

And so whoever is not ready to give up all he has may not be my disciple.

John 6:35

And this was the answer of Jesus: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be in need of food, and he who has faith in me will never be in need of drink.

Romans 15:4

Now those things which were put down in writing before our time were for our learning, so that through quiet waiting and through the comfort of the holy Writings we might have hope.

Colossians 2:3

In whom are all the secret stores of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.

Hebrews 10:34

For you had pity on those who were in prison, and had joy in the loss of your property, in the knowledge that you still had a better property and one which you would keep for ever.

Revelation 3:18

If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.