Matthew 13:45
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.”
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“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:”
King James Version · Public Domain“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 13:45 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 28:18Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
- Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
- Psalms 39:6Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away.
- Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
- Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- Proverbs 8:18With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
- Ecclesiastes 2:2I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?”
- Ecclesiastes 12:8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”
- Ecclesiastes 12:13When 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.
- Matthew 13:24Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
- Matthew 16:26What 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?
- Matthew 22:5But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.
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