43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Let anyone who has ears[a] listen.(A)

The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and of the Priceless Pearl

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field.(B)

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.

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  1. 13:43 Other mss add to hear

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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