Matthew 13:44-53

44“The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself].

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

46and upon finding a single pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.

47“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet which was lowered into the sea, and gathered fish of every kind,

48and when it was full, they dragged it up on the beach; and they sat down and sorted out the good fish into baskets, but the worthless ones they threw away.

49So it will be at the end of the age; the angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous

50and throw the wicked into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger].

51“Have you understood all these things [in the lessons of the parables]?” They said to Jesus, “Yes.”

52He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things that are new and fresh and things that are old and familiar.”

53When Jesus had finished these parables, He left there.