Matthew 13:46

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Literal

And having found one very precious pearl, having gone away, he has sold all things, as many as he had, and bought it.

Latin

Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quæ habuit, et emit eam.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Citizenship in the Kingdom God’s Promised Kingdom The Old Realm and the New

Events

Seaside Parables and Miraclec. AD 28

Related verses

Luke 18:28–30
“Look,” said Peter, “we have left all we had to follow You.”
Ephesians 3:8
Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Matthew 13:44
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.
Colossians 2:3
…in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Proverbs 2:4
…if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,
1 John 5:11–12
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.
Mark 10:28–31
Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.”
1 Corinthians 3:21–23
Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,
Revelation 21:21
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.
Galatians 6:14
But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Glossary

Age Eternal Life Gehenna Gospel Gospel of Matthew Hell Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Parable Pearl Riches

Topics

Consecration: Personal Gospel: Compared to a Pearl of Great Price Jesus, the Christ: Kingdom of Its Nature Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Pearl of Great Price Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Tares and Other Teachings (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Parables: Parables of Christ: Pearl of Great Price Pearl: |Pearl of Great Price| Pearls Precious Stones: Pearl Preciousness of Christ: Illustrated Riches: Examples of Those Truly Rich Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee

Matthew 13:46

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