Matthew 13:45-46 – Parable of the Valuable Pearl
MT13:45 “Again the Realm of Heaven may be compared to[1] a traveling merchant[2] seeking excellent pearls.[3] MT13:46 Upon discovering a very valuable pearl[4] he leaves to sell everything he possesses[5] and bought the pearl.
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[1] May be compared to: As if two witnesses were necessary to teach the Nazarene’s point of self-sacrifice to obtain royal promises and privileges. There is something about the Christian Church which is worth leaving all behind to obtain.
[2] Traveling merchant: The Greek is EMPORO from which the English gets “emporium.”
[3] Seeking excellent pearls: The literal Greek is fine or good pearls. The English “pearl” is from the Greek MARGARITAS from which comes the name Margaret. Or, KJV: seeking goodly pearls; RHM: beautiful pearls; TCNT: choice pearls; KNX: rare pearls.
[4] A very valuable pearl: Or, KJV: pearl of great price; BER: exceptional value. The word “pearl” occurs 11 times in the Bible but note particularly Revelation 21:21.
[5] Sell everything he possesses: See the notes on Matthew 13:44. Or, BAS: gave all that he had in exchange for it.
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Preceding
Matthew 12:33-37 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Judgment Day
Matthew 13 – Parables on Kingdom mysteries
Matthew 13:1-9 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable: the Soil and the Seed
Matthew 13:10-15 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Why Speak in Parables?
Matthew 13:16-17 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Happy Eyes and Ears
Matthew 13:18-23 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Seed and Soil
Matthew 13:24-30 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Field and the Harvest
Matthew 13:31-32 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:33 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Fermented Whole
Matthew 13:34-35 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Manner of Teaching Foretold
Matthew 13:36-43 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Zizania in the Field Explained
Matthew 13:44 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Treasure
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Additional reading
The Metaphorical language of the Bible
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