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Parable of the Hidden Treasure by Rembrandt (c. 1630). The Parable of the Hidden Treasure is a well known parable of Jesus, which appears in Matthew 13:44, and illustrates the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven. It immediately precedes the parable of the Pearl, which has a similar theme. The parable has been depicted by artists such as Rembrandt.
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (left) paired with the Parable of the Pearl (right) on a stained glass window in Scots' Church, Melbourne. The Parable of the Pearl (also called the Pearl of Great Price) is one of the parables of Jesus Christ. It appears in Matthew 13 [1] and illustrates the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Jesus asked. "Yes", they replied. 52 He said to them, "Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old." [10] These verses conclude the Parabolic Discourse and may be called a "comparative proverb". [11]
The parable of the Hidden Treasure and parable of the Pearl form a pair illustrating the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven, and the need for action in attaining it. [ 28 ] The parables of the Lost Sheep , Lost Coin , and Lost (Prodigal) Son form a trio in Luke dealing with loss and redemption.
The Parable of a scribe is one of the Parables of Jesus.It appears in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 51–53. [1] This parable is as follows: "Then He said to them, “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old."
Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all these things?" They answered him, "Yes, Lord." He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."
He answered them, "The mystery (secret/hidden knowledge) of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables." The word mystery is from the Greek μυστήριον mystērion meaning secret or hidden information as opposed to the modern English usage.
The Parable of the Lost Coin is one of the parables of Jesus. It appears in Luke 15:8–10. In it, a woman searches for a lost coin, finds it, and rejoices. It is a member of a trilogy on redemption that Jesus tells after the Pharisees and religious leaders accuse Him of welcoming and eating with "sinners."