Matthew 13:45

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.

Cross References

Matthew 16:26

For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?

Job 28:18

High and eminent things shall not be mentioned in comparison of it: but wisdom is drawn out of secret places.

Matthew 13:24

Another parable he proposed to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seeds in his field.

Matthew 22:5

But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all things are vanity.

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turning upon you, they tear you.

Matthew 13:46

Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.