Matthew 13:45 net — “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.

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"“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls."

— Matthew 13:45, NET Bible

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Matthew 13 — Context

42

They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

43

Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears had better listen!

44

Parables on the Kingdom of Heaven“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.

45

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.

46

When he found a pearl of great value, he went out and sold everything he had and bought it.

47

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea that caught all kinds of fish.

48

When it was full, they pulled it ashore, sat down, and put the good fish into containers and threw the bad away.

Matthew 13:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:45 say?
Matthew 13:45 in the NET Bible reads: ““Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.”
Where is Matthew 13:45 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 45.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 13:45.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:45 in?
Matthew 13:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 13:45?
Matthew 13:45 reads (NET): ““Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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