Matthew 13:44-53

44“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field. When a man discovered it, he buried it again. He was so delighted with it that he went away, sold everything he had, and bought that field.

45“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who was searching for fine pearls.

46When he found a valuable pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.

47“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea. It gathered all kinds of fish.

48When it was full, they pulled it to the shore. Then they sat down, gathered the good fish into containers, and threw the bad ones away.

49The same thing will happen at the end of time. The angels will go out and separate the evil people from people who have God’s approval.

50Then the angels will throw the evil people into a blazing furnace. They will cry and be in extreme pain there.

51“Have you understood all of this?” “Yes,” they answered.

52So Jesus said to them, “That is why every student of the Scriptures who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure chest.”

53When Jesus had finished these illustrations, he left that place.