⁷ For who ^[a]makes you differ from another? And ^(A)what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price

⁴⁵ “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, ⁴⁶ who, when he had found ^(A)one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

² that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, ^[a]both of the Father and of Christ, ^3 (A)in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

⁷ and ^(A)the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

¹⁹ to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled ^(A)with all the fullness of God.