The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and of the Priceless Pearl

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field.(A)

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. 46 When he found one priceless[a] pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 13:46 Or very precious

The Parable about a Hidden Treasure

44 “The kingdom from[a] heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field.”

The Parable about a Valuable Pearl

45 “Again, the kingdom from[b] heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. 46 When he found a very valuable pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 13:44 Lit. of
  2. Matthew 13:45 Lit. of