Matthew 13:45

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Matthew 13:43–47 · Berean Standard Bible

43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

44 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.

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

46 When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.

47 Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.

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Ecclesiastes 2:5

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Ecclesiastes 2:6

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Ecclesiastes 12:13

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