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Matthew 13:44-46

Matthew 13:44-46

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

The chief good.

The parable of the treasure and that of the pearl as they are here together may well be considered together, for the subject is the same. The repetition emphasizes the importance and value of the gospel. These parables set before us—

I. THE CHIEF GOOD.

1. What is it?

2. Why is it hidden?

(a) Lest they should insult them. The swine will trample on the pearl, and turn and rend the merchantman.

(b) As a judgment upon their brutishness (cf. ; ).

3. From whom are they hidden?

II. ITS DISCOVERY.

1. Where is it found!

(a) In that part of the world called Palestine the treasure was once hidden. Now the Pearl is to be found wherever the merchantman with sufficient diligence may seek for it (see ).

(b) In this present world we are probationers for eternity. If we miss the opportunities of this probation we have no promise of a second. There are no treasures of salvation for the richest of the rich men in hell (see ).

2. How is it to be found?

III. ITS EFFECT.

1. It fills the soul with joy.

2. It inspires a holy vigilance.

3. It begets the true spirit of sacrifice.

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