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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:44

The Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl · Matthew 13:44–46
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Translations

Modern
The 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.
Traditional
Again, 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.
Literal
The kingdom of the heavens is like treasure hidden in the field, which a man, having found, hid. And from his joy, he goes and he sells all that he has, and he buys that field.
Latin
Simile est regnum cælorum thesauro abscondito in agro: quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et præ gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quæ habet, et emit agrum illum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
The 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.

Notes

Matthew 13:44

  • Treasure hidden in a field: People buried treasures to protect them from thieves and military enemies (Matthew 25:25).

  • in his joy: Those who find the kingdom of heaven experience more joy from it than any temporary pleasure can offer (see 1 Peter 1:8).

Matthew 13:44–46

Another mystery of the kingdom of heaven (13:11) is that it is more valuable than any treasure. So, a person should give up everything to get it (see 19:21, 29; Philippians 3:7).

Matthew 13:1–53

In the third major speech recorded by Matthew (see study note on Matthew 5:1–7:29), Jesus here recognized the separation of his followers from others (Matthew 13:14, 16). He began to reveal the secrets of the kingdom of heaven privately to them through parables.

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Topics

Consecration: Personal Gospel: Compared to a Treasure Hidden in a Field Jesus, the Christ: Kingdom of Its Nature Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Hidden Treasure Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Tares and Other Teachings (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Joy: Holy-Illustrated Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Treasure Parables: Parables of Christ: Treasure Hid in a Field Preciousness of Christ: Illustrated Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee Treasure: A Thing of Highly-Estimated Value: Hidden Treasure: Parable of Treasures