MATTHEW 13.44
THE PARABLE OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE (1)

Matthew’s chapter of parables (Matthew 13) contains two parables that form a pair. We can say that they are twin parables because they are almost identical. We are talking of course about the parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl. Even though they are very closely related, we will study them separately. Let’s begin with the parable of the hidden treasure.

Matthew 13.44. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.