The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 13:45

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

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.

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