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Podcast: BIBLE IN TEN
Episode: Matthew 13:45
Description: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, Matthew 13:45
“Again, the kingdom of the heavens, it is like a man, a merchant, seeking beautiful pearls” (CG).
In the previous verse, Jesus gave the parable of the hidden treasure. He next turns to another parable, beginning with, “Again, the kingdom of the heavens, it is like a merchant man.”
The word emporos, merchant, is introduced. It will be seen four more times, all in Revelation 18. It is derived from en, in, and pore...