Matthew 13:45-47
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. 46 When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind.
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Matthew 13:45-47
New International Version
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like(A) a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
The Parable of the Net
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like(B) a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds(C) of fish.
Matthew 13:45-47
English Standard Version
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46 who, on finding (A)one pearl of great value, (B)went and sold all that he had and (C)bought it.
The Parable of the Net
47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is (D)like a net that was thrown into the sea and (E)gathered fish of every kind.
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