The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44 NASB)
Adam Clarke's (1762-1832) Commentary on the Bible
We should consider the salvation of God,1. As our only treasure, and value it above all the riches of the world.
2. Search for it in the Scriptures, till we fully understand it's worth and excellence.
3. Deeply ponder it in the secret of our souls.
4. Part with all we have in order to get it.
5. Place our whole joy and felicity in it; and
6. Be always convinced that it must be bought, and that no price is accepted for it but the blood of the covenant; the sufferings and death of our only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Geneva Bible Translation Notes (1599)
Few men understand how great the riches of the kingdom of heaven are, and that no man can be a partaker of them but he that redeems them with the loss of all his goods.Matthew Henry (1662-1714)
Though nothing can be given as a price for this salvation, yet much must be given up for the sake of it.For many are called, but few are chosen.
(Matthew 22:14 NASB)
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