Matthew 13:44

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Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

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Revelation 3:18

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Philippians 3:7

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for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.

now whatever was heretofore writ, was writ for our instruction; that we through patience and the comfortable promises of the scriptures might have hope.

but, as it is written, "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

in whom are reserv'd all the treasures of wd om and knowledge.

for you are dead to them, and Christ has secured your life with God.

For joy

Jesus said, if thou wilt be perfect, go sell your estate, give the value to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: then come and follow me.

in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple.

upon hearing this he was very sad: for he had a large estate.

so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception.

All that believed were united together, and had all things in common,

Now the whole body of believers were but one heart, and one soul: no one look'd upon what he possessed, as his own, but every thing was held in common.

these advantages I renounce for Christ,

for you were passionately affected for those who were in bonds, and were pleas'd at the seizing of your goods, knowing that you have what is more excellent and lasting.

by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

Buyeth

I counsel thee to purchase of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayst be cloathed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and an ointment for thine eyes to make you see clear.

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these advantages I renounce for Christ,