The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man. The meaning is, that the proper seeking for salvation, or the proper conduct in referen…

Like a merchant seeking fine pearls — Here again, the illustration would have resonated with the fishermen of Galilee. The whims o…

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 se…

St. John Chrysostom: The preaching of the Gospel not only offers manifold gain like a treasure, but is also precious like a pe…

The word “again” ties this parable closely to the preceding one. The connection is the supreme worth of the kingdom. But here we deal with a mercha…

Ver. 45 & 46. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant
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This parable m…

Here are four parables.

Previously, the Lord parabolically showed both the obstacles and the growth of the Gospel teaching; now, however, He shows its dignity through some…