Matthew 13:46

46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

Matthew 13:46 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
English Standard Version (ESV)
46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
New Living Translation (NLT)
46 When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!
The Message Bible (MSG)
46 Finding one that is flawless, he immediately sells everything and buys it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
46 and having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
46 When he found a valuable pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
46 When he found one priceless pearl, he went and sold everything he had, and bought it.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
46 He found one that was very valuable. So he went away and sold everything he had. And he bought that pearl.

Matthew 13:46 Meaning and Commentary

(See Gill on Matthew 13:45)

Matthew 13:46 In-Context

44 “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.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish.
48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away.
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