Matthew 13:47
The Scripture
(47) Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Matthew 13 opens with Jesus teaching from a boat in parables, beginning with the Sower and explaining to his disciples why he speaks this way. He adds the parables of the tares, the mustard seed, the leaven, the hidden treasure, the pearl, and the net. The chapter closes with Jesus returning to Nazareth, where the people take offense at his humble origins and he does few miracles because of their unbelief.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 4:19Mark 1:17Luke 5:10Matthew 13:26Matthew 13:27Matthew 13:28Matthew 13:29Matthew 13:30Matthew 22:9Matthew 22:10Matthew 25:1Matthew 25:2
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