Matthew 13:45

James Moffatt - New Testament

Again, the Realm of heaven is like a trader in search of fine pearls;

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What profit will it be if a man gains the whole world and forfeits his own soul? What will a man offer as an equivalent for his soul?

He put another parable before them. "The Realm of heaven," he said, "is like a man who sowed good seed in his field,

But they paid no attention and went off, one to his estate, another to his business,

Do not give dogs what is sacred and do not throw pearls before swine, in case they trample them under foot and turn to gore you.

when he finds a single pearl of high price, he is off to sell all he possesses and buy it.