Matthew 13:44-46
Treasure and Pearl
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Matthew 13:44-46 · 3 verses
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Matthew 13:44-46 · 3 verses
Matthew 13:44-46
44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
46Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Two of the shortest parables in the gospels, and two of the most pointed. The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. One found by accident, one by long search. Both transformed by what they discovered. Both sold everything for it. Both, for joy.