Matthew 13:44

New Living Translation

“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.

Cross References

Job 28:13

No one knows where to find it, for it is not found among the living.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!

Proverbs 17:16

It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning.

Proverbs 18:1

Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.

Proverbs 23:23

Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.

Isaiah 55:1

“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free!

Matthew 13:24

Here is another story Jesus told: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:46

When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!

Matthew 13:47

“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind.

Matthew 19:21

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

Matthew 19:27

Then Peter said to him, “We’ve given up everything to follow you. What will we get?”

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.

Matthew 6:21

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

Luke 14:33

So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.

John 6:35

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

Romans 15:4

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Colossians 2:3

In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

Hebrews 10:34

You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.

Revelation 3:18

So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see.