Parallel Verses New International Version "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. King James Bible Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Darby Bible Translation The kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hid in the field, which a man having found has hid, and for the joy of it goes and sells all whatever he has, and buys that field. World English Bible "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field. Young's Literal Translation 'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found did hide, and from his joy goeth, and all, as much as he hath, he selleth, and buyeth that field. Matthew 13:44 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field - Θησαυρω κεκρυμμενω, to a hidden treasure. We are not to imagine that the treasure here mentioned, and to which the Gospel salvation is likened, means a pot or chest of money hidden in the field, but rather a gold or silver mine, which he who found out could not get at, or work, without turning up the field, and for this purpose he bought it. Mr. Wakefield's observation is very just: "There is no sense in the purchase of a field for a pot of money, which he might have carried away with him very readily, and as honestly, too, as by overreaching the owner by an unjust purchase." He hideth - i.e. he kept secret, told the discovery to no person, till he had bought the field. From this view of the subject, the translation of this verse, given above, will appear proper - a hidden treasure, when applied to a rich mine, is more proper than a treasure hid, which applies better to a pot of money deposited there, which I suppose was our translators' opinion; and kept secret, or concealed, will apply better to the subject of his discovery till he made the purchase, than hideth, for which there could be no occasion, when the pot was already hidden, and the place known only to himself. Our Lord's meaning seems to be this: - The kingdom of heaven - the salvation provided by the Gospel - is like a treasure - something of inestimable worth - hidden in a field; it is a rich mine, the veins of which run in all directions in the sacred Scriptures; therefore, the field must be dug up, the records of salvation diligently and carefully turned over, and searched. Which, when a man hath found - when a sinner is convinced that the promise of life eternal is to him, he kept secret - pondered the matter deeply in his heart; he examines the preciousness of the treasure, and counts the cost of purchase; for joy thereof - finding that this salvation is just what his needy soul requires, and what will make him presently and eternally happy, went and sold all that he had - renounces his sins, abandons his evil companions, and relinquishes all hope of salvation through his own righteousness; and purchased that field - not merely bought the book for the sake of the salvation it described, but, by the blood of the covenant, buys gold tried in the fire, white raiment, etc.; in a word, pardon and purity, which he receives from God for the sake of Jesus. We should consider the salvation of God, 1. As our only treasure, and value it above all the riches in the world. 2. Search for it in the Scriptures, till we fully understand its worth and excellence. 3. Deeply ponder it in the secret of our souls. 4. Part with all we have in order to get it. 5. Place our whole joy and felicity in it; and 6. Be always convinced that it must be bought, and that no price is accepted for it but the blood of the covenant; the sufferings and death of our only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge like. Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Proverbs 2:2-5 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding... Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written aforetime were written for our learning... Colossians 2:3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 3:3,4,16 For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God... for joy. Luke 18:23,24 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich... Luke 19:6-8 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully... Acts 2:44-47 And all that believed were together, and had all things common... Acts 4:32-35 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul... Philippians 3:7-9 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ... buyeth. Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Library Toleration(Preached at Christ Church, Marylebone, 1867, for the Bishop of London's Fund.) MATTHEW xiii. 24-30. The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. So the servants of the household came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He … Charles Kingsley—Discipline and Other Sermons Ears and no Ears The Parable of the Tares, by Bishop Latimer, Preached on the 7Th of February, 1553. A Man Reaps More than He Sows. Cross References Job 28:13 No mortal comprehends its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living. Proverbs 2:4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth and do not sell it-- wisdom, instruction and insight as well. Matthew 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. Matthew 13:46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Matthew 13:47 "Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. 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