The Parable Of The Valuable Pearl

⁴⁴ "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. ⁴⁵ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant, that seeketh good pearls, ⁴⁶ which when he had found one precious pearl, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Kingdom of Heaven

Job 28:18

There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.

Psalm 4:6-7

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

Psalm 39:6-7

Yea every man walketh as it were a shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain: he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,

Proverbs 8:10-11

Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.

Proverbs 8:18-20

Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

insomuch that I said unto laughter, "Thou art mad," and to mirth, "What doest thou?"

Ecclesiastes 12:8

All is but vanity - sayeth the preacher - all is but plain vanity.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of all things: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that toucheth all men;

Matthew 13:24

Another similitude put he forth, unto them saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man which sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 16:26

What shall it profit a man, though he should win all the whole world, if he lose his own soul? Or else, what shall a man give to redeem his soul again withal?

Matthew 22:5

But they made light of it, and went their ways: one to his firm place, another about his merchandise: