43. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.
44. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
46. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
47. “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish.