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When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field. <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The kingdom of the heavens is like treasure having been hidden in the field, which a man having found, hid. And for joy over it, he goes and he sells all that he has, and buys that field. <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells everything that he has, and buys that field. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself]. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “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. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220The 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. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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 href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field. When a man discovered it, he buried it again. He was so delighted with it that he went away, sold everything he had, and bought that field. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> "The Kingdom of heaven is like this. A man happens to find a treasure hidden in a field. He covers it up again, and is so happy that he goes and sells everything he has, and then goes back and buys that field. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field." <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Again the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field; which, when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The Kingdom of the Heavens is like treasure buried in the open country, which a man finds, but buries again, and, in his joy about it, goes and sells all he has and buys that piece of ground. <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found, hid, and from his joy goes, and all, as much as he has, he sells, and buys that field. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The kingdom of the heavens is like treasure having been hidden in the field, which a man having found, hid. And for joy over it, he goes and he sells all that he has, and buys that field. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found did hide, and from his joy goeth, and all, as much as he hath, he selleth, and buyeth that field. <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to a treasure hid in the field; which a man finding, concealed, and from his joy, he retires, and all things which he has he sells, and he purchases that field.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man finds it, he hides it, and, because of his joy, he goes and sells everything that he has, and he buys that field. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure which is hidden in the field, which a man discovered and hid, and because of his joy, he went and sold everything he had, and bought that field. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Again the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to treasure that was hidden in a field which a man found and hid, and for his joy he went selling everything that he had and he bought that field.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which, when a man finds it, he hides; and for the joy it gives, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a treasure having been hidden in a field; which a man having found, concealed; and from his joy he goes and sells all things so many as he has, and buys that field.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field: which when a man findeth, he hideth, and for joy thereof, goeth away and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field: a man finds this treasure and buries it again, then goes in great joy, sells all that he hath, and purchases that field. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The Kingdom of the Heavens is like treasure buried in the open country, which a man finds, but buries again, and, in his joy about it, goes and sells all he has and buys that piece of ground. <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and in his joy he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field, which a man having found conceals, and being rejoiced at it goes and sells all that he has, and purchases that field.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3833" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">The Parables of the Treasure and Pearl</a> 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. 44<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: Homoia (Adj-NFS) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">like</a> <a href="/greek/2344.htm" title="2344: thēsaurō (N-DMS) -- A store-house for precious things; hence: a treasure, a store. From tithemi; a deposit, i.e. Wealth.">treasure</a> <a href="/greek/2928.htm" title="2928: kekrymmenō (V-RPM/P-DMS) -- To hide, conceal, lay up. A primary verb; to conceal.">hidden</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/68.htm" title="68: agrō (N-DMS) -- From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.">a field.</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">When a man</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurōn (V-APA-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">found</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">it,</a> <a href="/greek/2928.htm" title="2928: ekrypsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To hide, conceal, lay up. A primary verb; to conceal.">he hid it again,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy</a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: hypagei (V-PIA-3S) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">he went</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4453.htm" title="4453: pōlei (V-PIA-3S) -- To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell.">sold</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-ANP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">he had</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/59.htm" title="59: agorazei (V-PIA-3S) -- To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem.">bought</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinon (DPro-AMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/68.htm" title="68: agron (N-AMS) -- From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.">field.</a> 45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a> But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4-5</a> if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a> in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-2</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Luke 14:33</a> In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple. <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a> For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Hebrews 11:24-26</a> By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Revelation 3:18</a> I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-13</a> Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ... <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Psalm 119:162</a> I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/job/28-12.htm">Job 28:12-19</a> But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? / No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. / The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ... <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a> On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to treasure hid in a field; the which when a man has found, he hides, and for joy thereof goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.like.<a href="/matthew/6-21.htm">Matthew 6:21</a> For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.<a href="/proverbs/2-2.htm">Proverbs 2:2-5</a> So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; … <a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a> How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!for joy.<a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21,27,29</a> Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me… <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Luke 14:33</a> So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.<a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Luke 18:23,24</a> And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich… buyeth.<a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Proverbs 23:23</a> Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.<a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a> Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.<a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Revelation 3:18</a> I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/3-2.htm">Bought</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-15.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Buries</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Buyeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Buys</a> <a href="/matthew/9-31.htm">Country</a> <a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Field</a> <a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Found</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Hideth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/9-16.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/nahum/3-4.htm">Selleth</a> <a href="/nahum/3-4.htm">Sells</a> <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/matthew/12-35.htm">Store</a> <a href="/matthew/13-32.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/matthew/12-35.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/matthew/6-21.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-46.htm">Bought</a> <a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/luke/13-21.htm">Buries</a> <a href="/revelation/18-11.htm">Buyeth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-46.htm">Buys</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Country</a> <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/matthew/22-5.htm">Field</a> <a href="/matthew/13-46.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-46.htm">Found</a> <a href="/matthew/13-46.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/matthew/15-35.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/25-18.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/exodus/2-2.htm">Hideth</a> <a href="/matthew/18-13.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/24-26.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/genesis/25-33.htm">Selleth</a> <a href="/exodus/21-7.htm">Sells</a> <a href="/matthew/13-46.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Store</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 13</div>1. <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">The parable of the sower and the seed;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">the explanation of it.</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">The parable of the weeds;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">of the mustard seed;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">of the leaven;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">explanation of the parable of the weeds.</a> 44. <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">The parable of the hidden treasure;</a> 45. <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">of the pearl;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">of the drag net cast into the sea.</a> 53. <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase introduces a parable, a common teaching method used by Jesus to convey spiritual truths through everyday scenarios. The "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's sovereign rule and the realm of salvation. In ancient times, it was not uncommon for people to hide valuables in fields to protect them from theft or during times of war. This practice is supported by archaeological findings of buried treasures from various periods in the Middle East. The "treasure" symbolizes the immeasurable value of the kingdom of heaven, which is often hidden from those who do not seek it earnestly. This concept is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4-5</a>, where seeking wisdom and understanding is likened to searching for hidden treasures.When a man found it, he hid it again, The man in the parable represents an individual who discovers the kingdom of heaven. The act of finding suggests a deliberate search or an unexpected discovery, both of which require a response. By hiding the treasure again, the man demonstrates the need to protect and secure the newfound kingdom. This action reflects the biblical principle of valuing and safeguarding spiritual truths, as seen in <a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3</a>, where believers' lives are "hidden with Christ in God."and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. The man's joy signifies the profound fulfillment and happiness that comes from discovering the kingdom of heaven. This joy is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>, where believers are encouraged to "rejoice in the Lord always." Selling all he had indicates the total commitment and sacrifice required to obtain the kingdom. This mirrors the call to discipleship in <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>, where Jesus instructs His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross. The purchase of the field underscores the idea of securing one's place in the kingdom through wholehearted devotion, reminiscent of the rich young ruler's encounter with Jesus in <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a>, where he is told to sell his possessions to gain eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> Represents God's sovereign rule and the spiritual realm where His will is fulfilled. It is a central theme in Jesus' teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a> An unnamed individual who discovers the treasure. He symbolizes those who recognize the value of the Kingdom of Heaven. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a> The location where the treasure is hidden. It can be seen as the world or life circumstances where the Kingdom is discovered. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_treasure.htm">The Treasure</a> Represents the immeasurable value of the Kingdom of Heaven and the salvation it offers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_transaction.htm">The Transaction</a> The man sells all he has to buy the field, illustrating the total commitment required to obtain the Kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_incomparable_value_of_the_kingdom.htm">The Incomparable Value of the Kingdom</a> The Kingdom of Heaven is of such great worth that it surpasses all earthly possessions and desires. <a href="/topical/j/joyful_sacrifice.htm">Joyful Sacrifice</a> The man’s joy in selling all he has underscores the fulfillment and joy found in prioritizing the Kingdom above all else. <a href="/topical/t/total_commitment.htm">Total Commitment</a> Entering the Kingdom requires a wholehearted commitment, symbolized by the man selling everything to secure the treasure. <a href="/topical/h/hidden_yet_discoverable.htm">Hidden Yet Discoverable</a> The treasure is hidden, indicating that the Kingdom may not be immediately apparent but is accessible to those who seek diligently. <a href="/topical/p/personal_encounter.htm">Personal Encounter</a> The parable emphasizes a personal discovery and decision, highlighting the individual nature of faith and commitment to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13</a> <a href="/q/what_would_you_give_for_hidden_treasure.htm">What would you sacrifice for a hidden treasure?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'know_in_part'_mean.htm">What would you sacrifice for a hidden treasure?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_wisely_manage_resources_finances.htm">What is the Kingdom of God like?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_kingdom_of_god.htm">What defines the Kingdom of God in Christianity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field.--Probably no parable in the whole series came more home to the imagination of the disciples than this. Every village had its story of men who had become suddenly rich by finding some hidden hoard that had been hastily concealed in time of war or tumult. Then, as now, there were men who lived in the expectation of finding such treasures, and every traveller who was seen searching in the ruins of an ancient town was supposed to be hunting after them. As far back as the days of Solomon such a search had become a parable for the eager pursuit of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm" title="If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures;">Proverbs 2:4</a>). Now they were told to find that which answered to it in their own experience. The conduct of the man who finds the treasure, in concealing the fact of his discovery from the owner of the field, hardly corresponds with our notions of integrity, but parables--as in the case of the Unjust Steward (<a href="/luke/16-1.htm" title="And he said also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused to him that he had wasted his goods.">Luke 16:1</a>) and the Unjust Judge (<a href="/luke/18-2.htm" title="Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:">Luke 18:2</a>)--do not concern themselves with these questions, and it is enough if they bring out the salient points--in this case, the eagerness of the man to obtain the treasure, and the sacrifice he is ready to make for it. Jewish casuistry, in such matters, applied the maxim, Caveat emptor, to the seller rather than the buyer, and the minds of the disciples would hardly be shocked at what would seem to them a natural stroke of sharpness.In the interpretation of the parable, the case described is that of a man who, not having started in the pursuit of holiness or truth, is brought by the seeming accidents of life--a chance meeting, a word spoken in season, the example of a living holiness--to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, i.e., to Christ Himself, and who, finding in Him a peace and joy above all earthly treasure, is ready to sacrifice the lower wealth in order to obtain the higher. Such, we may well believe, had been the history of the publicans and the fishermen who made up the company of the Twelve. The parable had its fulfilment in them when they, at the bidding of their Lord, "forsook all and followed Him." Such, it need hardly be said, has been the story of thousands of the saints of God in every age of the Church's life from that day to this.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 44. - The parable of the hidden treasure found. Matthew only. It seems probable, from ver. 51, that this and the next two parables were spoken to the disciples in private. They alone would appreciate the value of what they had found; to them alone could the warning be as yet given, that it is not sufficient to have been gathered within the gospel net. Observe in this parable that the treasure was found by chance, and it was near to the man without his knowing it. Again. To be omitted, with the Revised Version and Westcott and Hort. Its absence (contrast vers. 45, 47) suggests that this parable is the first of a group, marked as such either by our Lord beginning with it after he had made a pause, or by merely coming first in one of the sources that the evangelist used. The kingdom of heaven (ver. 24, note) is like unto treasure hid in a field (cf. <a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4</a>). Hid (hidden, Revised Version, κεκρυμμένῳ). It was not there by accident; it had been purposely placed there, hid by its former possessor for safety (<a href="/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18, 25</a>). Observe that, doubtless unintentionally on the part of the evangelist, the parable forms in this respect the complement to ver. 35b. In a field (ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ); in the field (Revised Version); cf. <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>, note. The which when a man hath found, he hideth; which a man found, and hid (Revised Version). For fear some one else should take it. Premature assertion would lose the man the treasure. (For a similar truth in spiritual things, cf. <a href="/galatians/1-17.htm">Galatians 1:17</a>.) And for joy thereof. So also the margin of the Revised Version; but and in his joy (Revised Version) is better (καὶ ἀπὸ τῆς χαρᾶς αὐτοῦ). Goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Goeth... selleth... buyeth. All in the present tense. Our Lord in this parable (contrast ver. 46) brings the man vividly before us in each separate stage of his action. For the self-denial that is a necessary of acquiring gospel privileges, comp. <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> (where contrast the young man's grief with the joy spoken of here). Field. Observe that, though the figure is the same as in ver. 24, the thing signified is very different. Here field represents merely that which contains the treasure, perhaps the outward profession of Christianity. All. Westcott and Hort omit, chiefly on the authority of the Vatican manuscript (cf. ver. 46, note). And buyeth that field. Into the morality of the action our Lord does not enter; he only illustrates his teaching by an incident that must have happened not un-frequently in a country like Palestine, which had already been the scene of so many wars. But the transaction "was, at least, in entire accordance with Jewish law. If a man had found a treasure in loose coins among the corn, it would certainly be his, if he bought the corn. If he had found it on the ground, or in the soil, it would equally certainly belong to him, if he could claim ownership of the soil, and even if the field were not his own, unless others could prove their right to it. The law went so far as to adjudge to the purchaser of fruits anything found among these fruits" (Edersheim, 'Life,' 1:595). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like Ὁμοία (Homoia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. treasure θησαυρῷ (thēsaurō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2344.htm">Strong's 2344: </a> A store-house for precious things; hence: a treasure, a store. From tithemi; a deposit, i.e. Wealth. hidden κεκρυμμένῳ (kekrymmenō) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2928.htm">Strong's 2928: </a> To hide, conceal, lay up. A primary verb; to conceal. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a field. ἀγρῷ (agrō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet. [When a] man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. found εὑρὼν (heurōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. [it], ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he hid [it again], ἔκρυψεν (ekrypsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2928.htm">Strong's 2928: </a> To hide, conceal, lay up. A primary verb; to conceal. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [his] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. joy χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. he went ὑπάγει (hypagei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. sold πωλεῖ (pōlei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4453.htm">Strong's 4453: </a> To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. he had ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. bought ἀγοράζει (agorazei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_59.htm">Strong's 59: </a> To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem. that ἐκεῖνον (ekeinon) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. field. ἀγρὸν (agron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:44 Again the Kingdom of Heaven is like (Matt. 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