Matthew 13:45

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“`Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 13:45 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 28:18Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
  2. Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
  3. 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.
  4. Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
  5. Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
  6. Proverbs 8:18With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
  7. Ecclesiastes 2:2I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?”
  8. Ecclesiastes 12:8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”
  9. 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.
  10. Matthew 13:24Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
  11. 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?
  12. Matthew 22:5But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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