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Matthew 13:45

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.

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For what will it benefit someone if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will anyone give in exchange for his life?

Coral and quartz are not worth mentioning. The price of wisdom is beyond pearls.

He presented another parable to them: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

‘But they paid no attention and went away, one to his own farm, another to his business,

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.

‘Absolute futility,’ says the Teacher. ‘Everything is futile.’

Don’t give what is holy to dogs or toss your pearls before pigs, or they will trample them under their feet, turn, and tear you to pieces.

When he found one priceless pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.