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Matthew 13:45

New Century Version

“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a man looking for fine pearls.

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Coral and jasper are not worth talking about, and the price of wisdom is much greater than rubies.

Now, everything has been heard, so I give my final advice: Honor God and obey his commands, because this is all people must do.

Everything is useless! The Teacher says that everything is useless.

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

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

It is worthless to have the whole world if they lose their souls. They could never pay enough to buy back their souls.

“But the people refused to listen to the servants and left to do other things. One went to work in his field, and another went to his business.

“Don’t give holy things to dogs, and don’t throw your pearls before pigs. Pigs will only trample on them, and dogs will turn to attack you.