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NASB | Matthew 13:45 ¶ "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:45 ¶ "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, |
Bible Question: Is Jesus the merchant and are the fine pearls the individual members of the church and is the church as a whole the pearl of great value. |
Bible Answer: Greetings, Rivertree. I hope I can be of help. Read on to v.46. I believe Jesus is the pearl, and we are the merchants. The KJV says in v.45, "the kingdom of heaven is like UNTO a merchant man seeking goodly pearls"[emphasis mine], meaning the merchant is seeking goodly pearls, and finds one, that being the kingdom of heaven. When we find the pearl, Jesus(or, when God lays upon us the spirit of conviction, and we turn to Him), we find the kingdom of heaven. We then sell all we have(in other words, we give up all our worldly ways), and receive Him. That's how I read it. He will 2nd Samuel 22:26-28 |
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