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Matthew 13:45

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

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

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

“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.”

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

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

What will it benefit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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

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