Matthew 13:46

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

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KJV

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

ASV

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

YLT

who having found one pearl of great price, having gone away, hath sold all, as much as he had, and bought it.

DBT

and having found one pearl of great value, he went and sold all whatever he had and bought it.

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(Verse 45, 46.) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. Upon finding one exceedingly precious pearl, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. In other words, the same thing as was said above. The good pearls that the merchant seeks are the Law and the Prophets. Listen, Marcion; listen, Manichaeus: the good pearls are the Law and the Prophets, and the knowledge of the Old Testament.

Jerome· Commentary on Matthew, 420patristic

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(Verse 45, 46.) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. Upon finding one exceedingly precious pearl, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. In other words, the same thing as was said above. The good pearls that the merchant seeks are the Law and the Prophets. Listen, Marcion; listen, Manichaeus: the good pearls are the Law and the Prophets, and the knowledge of the Old Testament.

Jerome· Commentary on Matthew, 420patristic

But in both cases the surpassing value of the treasure is alike recognized, and in both all is parted with for it. The Good and Bad Fish (Mt 13:47-50). The object of this brief parable is the same as that of the Tares and Wheat.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

Here is one parable intended for direction to the disciples, to make use of the instructions he had given them for the benefit of others; and that is the parable of the good householder,

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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Proverbs 23:23
Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
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,
Proverbs 2:4
if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,
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.
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.
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,
1 John 5:11–12
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
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.

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John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)

Matthew — The Gospel of the promised King. Five discourses punctuate the narrative; roughly sixty-five Old Testament citations bind the story to the prophets.

Canon: New Testament
Author: Matthew (Levi), a former tax collector called by Jesus
Date: c. AD 50–60

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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…
leads to
- 2 Timothy 4:6–8
  For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
  That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
- 2 Corinthians 4:1
  Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58
  Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- Acts 21:13
  Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Through
Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
leads to
- 1 Corinthians 1:24
  but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Through
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,
leads to
- 1 Corinthians 15:9
  For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
- Colossians 1:27
  To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

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