Matthew 13:45 - Exposition

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man. Evidently no poor man, but a rich wholesale dealer ( ἔμπορος : cf. Revelation 18:23 ; not κάπηλος , "a retailer;" cf. 2 Corinthians 2:17 ). Seeking . According to the usual manner of his life. Goodly pearls. He eared nothing about the inferior kinds or specimens. The man aimed high; he got more than he can have thought possible ( Matthew 7:7 , Matthew 7:8 ). Origen has much curious matter about the different kinds of pearls.