Matthew 13:45

The Parable Of The Valuable Pearl

⁴⁴ Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like unto treasure hid in the field, which when found, a man hides it and, for the joy thereof, goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. ⁴⁵ “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, ⁴⁶ who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

Kingdom of Heaven

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; for wisdom is better than precious stones.

Psalm 4:6-7

There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalm 39:6-7

Surely man walks in darkness; surely they are disquieted in vain; they heap up riches not knowing who shall gather them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,

Proverbs 8:10-11

Receive my chastening and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:18-20

Riches and honour are with me, yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter, It is mad, and of mirth, What does it do?

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

The conclusion of the entire sermon is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole happiness of man.

Matthew 13:24

He put forth another parable unto them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is likened unto a man who sows good seed in his field

Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 22:5

But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise,