Matthew 13:45 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

"Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who was searching for fine pearls.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

ASV:

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:

BBE:

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader searching for beautiful jewels.

DBY:

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;

ERV:

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:

WEY:

"Again the Kingdom of the Heavens is like a jewel merchant who is in quest of choice pearls.

WBS:

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking goodly pearls:

WEB:

"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls,

YLT:

'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls,

Matthew 13:45 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

13:45 Like unto a merchantman seeking goodly pearls. Pearls were then esteemed as the most valuable ornaments, and were sought by merchants on distant shores, the most valuable being brought from the Indian Ocean.

WES:

13:45 The kingdom of heaven - That is, one who earnestly seeks for

MHC:

13:44-52 Here are four parables. 1. That of the treasure hid in the field. Many slight the gospel, because they look only upon the surface of the field. But all who search the Scriptures, so as in them to find Christ and eternal life, Joh 5:39, will discover such treasure in this field as makes it unspeakably valuable; they make it their own upon any terms. Though nothing can be given as a price for this salvation, yet much must be given up for the sake of it. 2. All the children of men are busy; one would be rich, another would be honourable, another would be learned; but most are deceived, and take up with counterfeits for pearls. Jesus Christ is a Pearl of great price; in having him, we have enough to make us happy here and for ever. A man may buy gold too dear, but not this Pearl of great price. When the convinced sinner sees Christ as the gracious Saviour, all things else become worthless to his thoughts. 3. The world is a vast sea, and men, in their natural state, are like the fishes. Preaching the gospel is casting a net into this sea, to catch something out of it, for His glory who has the sovereignty of this sea. Hypocrites and true Christians shall be parted: miserable is the condition of those that shall then be cast away. 4. A skilful, faithful minister of the gospel, is a scribe, well versed in the things of the gospel, and able to teach them. Christ compares him to a good householder, who brings forth fruits of last year's growth and this year's gathering, abundance and variety, to entertain his friends. Old experiences and new observations, all have their use. Our place is at Christ's feet, and we must daily learn old lessons over again, and new ones also.

CONC:

Beautiful Choice Fine Goodly Heaven Heavens Jewel Jewels Kingdom Merchant Pearls Quest Reign Search Searching Seeking Trader

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