Matthew 13:47

New International Version

“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish.

Cross References

John 15:6

If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.

Revelation 3:1

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.

Mark 1:17

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

Galatians 2:4

This matter arose because some false believers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves.

2 Corinthians 11:26

I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers.

Acts 20:30

Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.

Luke 5:10

and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.”

Matthew 4:19

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

1 Corinthians 11:19

No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval.

John 15:2

He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.

Ezekiel 47:10

Fishermen will stand along the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places for spreading nets. The fish will be of many kinds—like the fish of the Mediterranean Sea.

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Matthew 13:46

When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

Matthew 13:48

When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away.