Jesus' Parable of the Hidden Treasure

Matthew 13:44 (King James Version)

44 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.

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Here are some other verses to consider as you study this parable.

John 12:42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

1 Cor. 2:14. "The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned,"

2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Job 28:14-18 "The depth saith, It is not in me; And the sea saith, It is not with me.It can not be gotten for gold,Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.It can not be valued with the gold of Ophir,With the precious onyx, or the sapphire.The gold and the crystal can not equal it;And the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls,For the price of wisdom is above rubies.".

Prov. 2:3-5. "If thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God."