Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value
Matthew 13:44-46
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Matt.13.44 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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Parallels
- Matt.13.45-46 (structural): Paired parable (the Pearl of Great Price) immediately following v.44; both depict finding the Kingdom and selling all to acquire it.
- Matt.6.19-21 (verbal): Uses 'treasure' language and links treasure to the heart, underscoring where ultimate value and devotion belong.
- Luke 14.33 (thematic): Commands renunciation of all possessions to be a disciple — mirrors the paragable's call to sell everything to possess the kingdom.
- Mark 10.21 (thematic): Jesus tells the rich young man to sell what he has and follow him; closely parallels the idea of relinquishing wealth to gain the kingdom.
- Luke 12.33-34 (verbal): Urges selling possessions and giving to the poor, and ties treasure to the heart — echoing the parable's motif of selling to secure true treasure.
Alternative generated candidates
- The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, and hid it again; and with joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.
- Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. A man found it and hid it; then, in his joy, he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.
Matt.13.45 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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Parallels
- Matt.13.44 (structural): Paired parable in the same context: both describe the kingdom of heaven as a discovered treasure (hidden treasure vs. pearl), emphasizing its incomparable value and the finder’s response.
- Matt.13.46 (verbal): Immediate continuation of the pearl-parable—explicitly explains the merchant’s reaction (selling all to buy the pearl), making the lesson about total commitment explicit.
- Matt.6.19-21 (thematic): Teaching on storing treasure in heaven and the heart’s true treasure—echoes the idea that the kingdom’s value justifies giving up worldly possessions.
- Luke 15.8-10 (thematic): Parable of the lost coin: a woman’s diligent seeking and rejoicing on finding parallels the motif of seeking and valuing what is found, and God’s joy over discovery/salvation.
- Rev.21.21 (thematic): The image of precious pearls used to describe the heavenly city’s gates highlights the biblical association of pearls with supreme, heavenly value, reinforcing the pearl as a metaphor for the kingdom.
Alternative generated candidates
- Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls.
- Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
Matt.13.46 - Details
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Parallels
- Matt.13:44 (structural): Twin parable in the same chapter: both depict discovery of great value (hidden treasure/pearl) and the decisive action to secure the kingdom of heaven.
- Luke 15:8-10 (thematic): Parable of the lost coin: motif of searching/finding and joyful response highlights the worth of what is found, analogous to finding the pearl of great price.
- Matt.19:21 (verbal): Jesus' instruction to the rich young man to 'sell your possessions' echoes the motif of relinquishing all possessions to obtain a surpassing spiritual good (the kingdom/pearl).
- Phil.3:8 (thematic): Paul's valuation of knowing Christ as surpassing all else parallels the parable's theme of counting all material possessions as expendable for acquiring supreme spiritual worth.
Alternative generated candidates
- On finding one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had and bought it.
- On finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, hid it again, and in his joy went and sold all that he had and bought that field.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls.
When he found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had and bought it.