Matthew 13:45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pear…”

Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

World English Bible

“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls,

American Standard Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:

Geneva Bible 1599

Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like to a marchant man, that seeketh good pearles,

Darby Translation

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;

Young's Literal Translation

'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls,

Bible in Basic English

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader searching for beautiful jewels.

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Cross references

“like”

Matthew 16:26 Proverbs 3:13–18 Proverbs 8:18–20 Matthew 22:5 Proverbs 8:10 Proverbs 8:11

Matthew 16:26 · BSB

What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Proverbs 3:13–18 · BSB

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

Proverbs 8:18–20 · BSB

With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.

Matthew 22:5 · BSB

But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.

Proverbs 8:10 · BSB

Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.

Proverbs 8:11 · BSB

For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

“seeking”

Job 28:18 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Ecclesiastes 2:2–12 Ecclesiastes 12:8 Psalm 4:6 Psalm 4:7

Job 28:18 · BSB

Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 · BSB

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 2:2–12 · BSB

I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?”

Ecclesiastes 12:8 · BSB

“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”

Psalm 4:6 · BSB

Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

Psalm 4:7 · BSB

You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.

Also

Matthew 13:24

Matthew 13:24 · BSB

Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.

46When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.

Read Matthew 13