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Matthew 13:43-45
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 13:43-45
Contemporary English Version
43 (A) But everyone who has done right will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. If you have ears, pay attention!
A Hidden Treasure
44 The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when someone finds a treasure hidden in a field and buries it again. Such a person is happy and goes and sells everything in order to buy that field.
A Valuable Pearl
45 The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when a shop owner is looking for fine pearls.
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Matthew 13:43-45
New International Version
Matthew 13:43-45
New International Version
43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun(A) in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.(B)
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like(C) 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.(D)
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like(E) a merchant looking for fine pearls.
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