44
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field. When a man discovered it, he buried it again. He was so delighted with it that he went away, sold everything he had, and bought that field.
45
"Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who was searching for fine pearls.
46
When he found a valuable pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.
47
"Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea. It gathered all kinds of fish.
48
When it was full, they pulled it to the shore. Then they sat down, gathered the good fish into containers, and threw the bad ones away.