Matthew 13:45-47

Expanded Bible

⁴⁵ “Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. ⁴⁶ When he found a very valuable pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.

A Story of a Fishing Net

⁴⁷ “Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a ·net [dragnet; ^Ca net dragged between two boats, or between a boat and the shore] that was put into the ·lake [sea] and caught many different kinds of fish.