Matthew 13:45

Tree of Life Version

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.

Cross References

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Job 28:18

No mention will be made of coral or jasper; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

Matthew 13:24

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

Matthew 22:5

“But paying no attention, they went away, one to his own farm, another to his business.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

A final word, when all has been heard: Fear God and keep His mitzvot! For this applies to all mankind.

Ecclesiastes 12:8

“Evanescent vapors,” says Kohelet. All is futility.

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs; otherwise they will trample them under their feet, then turn and rip you to shreds.

Matthew 13:46

Upon finding a pearl of great value, he went out and sold all that he had and bought it.