Matthew 13:45-46 - Compare All Versions
Matthew 13:45 NIV (New International Version)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
Matthew 13:46 NIV (New International Version)
When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Matthew 13:45 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls
Matthew 13:46 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
Matthew 13:45 NLT (New Living Translation)
“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls.
Matthew 13:46 NLT (New Living Translation)
When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!
Matthew 13:45 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
Matthew 13:46 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
When he found one priceless pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.
Matthew 13:45 KJV (King James Version)
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls
Matthew 13:46 KJV (King James Version)
who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Matthew 13:45 NKJV (New King James Version)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls
Matthew 13:46 NKJV (New King James Version)
who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
Matthew 13:45-46 MSG (The Message)
“Or, God’s kingdom is like a jewel merchant on the hunt for exquisite pearls. Finding one that is flawless, he immediately sells everything and buys it.
Matthew 13:45-46 MSG (The Message)
“Or, God’s kingdom is like a jewel merchant on the hunt for exquisite pearls. Finding one that is flawless, he immediately sells everything and buys it.
Matthew 13:45 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls
Matthew 13:46 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold everything that he had and bought it.
Matthew 13:45 AMP (Amplified Bible)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls
Matthew 13:46 AMP (Amplified Bible)
and upon finding a single pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
Matthew 13:45 NET (New English Translation)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.
Matthew 13:46 NET (New English Translation)
When he found a pearl of great value, he went out and sold everything he had and bought it.