Matthew 13:47

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 13:47

ΒΆ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a net that was cast into the sea, and gathered of euery kind,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea, and gathering {fish} of every kind;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, which was put into the sea and took in every sort of fish:
- Basic English Bible

Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a seine which has been cast into the sea, and which has gathered together of every kind,
- Darby Bible

Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
- English Revised Version

Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet, that was cast into the sea, and gathered some fish of every kind,
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 13:47

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 13:47


13:45 The kingdom of heaven - That is, one who earnestly seeks for



People's Bible Notes for Matthew 13:47


Mt 13:47 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a net. The Savior's illustrations all come home to his audience. Many were husbandmen; many were women familiar with the culinary art; some were merchants; many were fishermen. A drag net or seine is meant. Gathered of every kind. Here again, as in the parable of the Tares, it is taught that, at the end of the world, the angels shall sever the wicked from the just.

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