Matthew 13:45

In 9 translations

BSB

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking good pearls,

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.

GNV

Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like to a marchant man, that seeketh good pearles,

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Πάλιν ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ ἐμπόρῳ ζητοῦντι καλοὺς μαργαρίτας·

RP2018

Πάλιν ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ ἐμπόρῳ ζητοῦντι καλοὺς μαργαρίτας·

TR-Boyd

Πάλιν ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ ἐμπόρῳ ζητοῦντι καλοὺς μαργαρίτας·

SCR1894

παλιν ομοια εστιν η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω εμπορω ζητουντι καλους μαργαριτας

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• Proverbs 8:10–11Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
• Matthew 16:26What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
• Proverbs 3:13–18Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with…
• Job 28:18Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
• Matthew 13:24Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
• Proverbs 8:18–20With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
• Matthew 22:5But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.
• Ecclesiastes 12:13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
• Psalms 4:6–7Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
• Psalms 39:6–7Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away. And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.
• Ecclesiastes 12:8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”
• Ecclesiastes 2:2–12I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?” I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men…

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