Matthew 13:46 cpdv — Having found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had, and he bought it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Having found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had, and he bought it. "

— Matthew 13:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 13 — Context

43

Then the just ones shall shine like the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.

44

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man finds it, he hides it, and, because of his joy, he goes and sells everything that he has, and he buys that field.

45

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking good pearls.

46

Having found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had, and he bought it.

47

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net cast into the sea, which gathers together all kinds of fish.

48

When it has been filled, drawing it out and sitting beside the shore, they selected the good into vessels, but the bad they threw away.

49

So shall it be at the consummation of the age. The Angels shall go forth and separate the bad from the midst of the just.

Matthew 13:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:46 say?
Matthew 13:46 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Having found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had, and he bought it. ”
Where is Matthew 13:46 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 46.
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 13:46.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:46 in?
Matthew 13:46 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 13:46?
Matthew 13:46 reads (CPDV): “Having found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had, and he bought it. ” 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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