Matthew 13:44-50

Names of God Bible

Stories about a Treasure, a Merchant, and a Net

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. ⁴⁶ When 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. ⁴⁸ When 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. ⁴⁹ The 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. ⁵⁰ Then the angels will throw the evil people into a blazing furnace. They will cry and be in extreme pain there.