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Matthew 13:45-47
Expanded Bible
Matthew 13:45-47
Expanded Bible
45 “Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found a very valuable pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.
A Story of a Fishing Net
47 “Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a ·net [dragnet; C a net dragged between two boats, or between a boat and the shore] that was put into the ·lake [sea] and caught many different kinds of fish.
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Matthew 13:45-47
New International Version
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
New King James Version
Matthew 13:45-47
New King James Version
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found (A)one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
The Parable of the Dragnet
47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and (B)gathered some of every kind,
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Matthew 13:45-47
King James Version
Matthew 13:45-47
King James Version
45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
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Matthew 13:45-47
English Standard Version
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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