Matthew 13:47-48

The Parable of the Net

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.

Matthew 13:47 in Other Translations

47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind.

47 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind.

47 "Or, God's kingdom is like a fishnet cast into the sea, catching all kinds of fish.

47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a large net thrown into the sea. It collected every kind [of fish],

Matthew 13:47-48 In-Context

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.

49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous

50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Cross References

• 1. S ver 24
• 2. Matthew 22:10