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who having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
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The Unmatched Worth of Christ
Commentators unanimously explain that the 'pearl of great price' represents Jesus Christ and His kingdom. Like an expert merchant who recognizes a uniquely valuable gem, a person who truly understands the gospel sees its supreme worth. This value surpasses everything else, making the sacrifice of all worldly possessions and attachments a joyful and wise exchange, not a loss.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
He went and sold (απελθων πεπρακεν). Rather eagerly and vividly told thus, "He has gone off and sold." The present perfect indicat…
19th Century
Baptist
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net,…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
And bought it. By the word buy, Christ does not mean that men bring any price with which they may purchase for themselves the hea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Matthew 13:45)
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Here are four parables.
That of the treasure hidden in the field. Many disregard the gospel because they look only at the surface o…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Lord parabolically showed both the obstacles and the growth of the Gospel teaching; now, however, He shows its dignity through some…
