Matthew 13:45
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 13
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:”Matthew 13:45
What Does Matthew 13:45 Mean?
Matthew 13:45 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 45 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth, and Kingdom of God.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Matthew 13:45 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 8:10“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.”Proverbs 3:13“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”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?”Job 28:18“No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.”Psalms 119:127“Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.”Matthew 13:24“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:”Proverbs 8:18“Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.”Revelation 21:21“And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.”Ecclesiastes 12:13“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”Matthew 22:5“But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:”Psalms 4:6“There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.”Psalms 39:6“Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.”Psalms 40:16“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.”Ecclesiastes 2:2“I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?”Ecclesiastes 12:8“Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.”
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