Matthew 13:44

New Century Version

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. One day a man found the treasure, and then he hid it in the field again. He was so happy that he went and sold everything he owned to buy that field.

Cross References

Job 28:13

People do not understand the value of wisdom; it cannot be found among those who are alive.

Proverbs 16:16

It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

Proverbs 17:16

It won’t do a fool any good to try to buy wisdom, because he doesn’t have the ability to be wise.

Proverbs 18:1

Unfriendly people are selfish and hate all good sense.

Proverbs 23:23

Learn the truth and never reject it. Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.

Isaiah 55:1

The Lord says, “All you who are thirsty, come and drink. Those of you who do not have money, come, buy and eat! Come buy wine and milk without money and without cost.

Matthew 13:24

Then Jesus told them another story: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who planted good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:46

When he found a very valuable pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.

Matthew 13:47

“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was put into the lake and caught many different kinds of fish.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions and give the money to the poor. If you do this, you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

Matthew 19:27

Peter said to Jesus, “Look, we have left everything and followed you. So what will we have?”

Matthew 19:29

And all those who have left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or farms to follow me will get much more than they left, and they will have life forever.

Matthew 6:21

Your heart will be where your treasure is.

Luke 14:33

In the same way, you must give up everything you have to be my follower.

John 6:35

Then Jesus said, “I am the bread that gives life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

Romans 15:4

Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us patience and encouragement so that we can have hope.

Colossians 2:3

In him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are safely kept.

Colossians 3:16

Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Hebrews 10:34

You helped the prisoners. You even had joy when all that you owned was taken from you, because you knew you had something better and more lasting.

Revelation 3:18

I advise you to buy from me gold made pure in fire so you can be truly rich. Buy from me white clothes so you can be clothed and so you can cover your shameful nakedness. Buy from me medicine to put on your eyes so you can truly see.