Matthew 13:45
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is similar to a [retail] merchant searching to buy some fine pearls.
Matthew 13:24
[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,
Matthew 16:26
For what benefit is it to a person if he gains the whole world [of material things] but [has to] give up his life [i.e., all the spiritual blessings]? Or what should a person give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they made fun of it, and went on about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.
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Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
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Matthew 16:26
For what benefit is it to a person if he gains the whole world [of material things] but [has to] give up his life [i.e., all the spiritual blessings]? Or what should a person give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they made fun of it, and went on about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.
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Philippians 3:7
However, those things which were [once regarded as] gain to me, I have [now] considered to be loss for [the sake of] Christ.