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Matthew 13:45

Modern English Version

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,

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No mention will be made of coral or of pearls, for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

This is the end of the matter; all has been heard. Now fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Teacher, “everything is vanity!”

He told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

who, on finding one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

“But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his business;

“Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn around and attack you.