No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
Matthew 13:45 - English Standard Version 2016 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a dealer in search of fine and precious pearls, American Standard Version (1901) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls: Common English Bible “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. Catholic Public Domain Version Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking good pearls. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls. |
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field,
who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,
“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.