Matthew 13:46who having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
The setting
Galilee, ~30 AD. Jesus completing the pearl parable. The moment of decision that separates seekers from followers.
The emotion here: knowing this message would separate true disciples from crowds
The original word
pratiō (ἐπράθη) — sold, past tense indicating completed action, no hesitation or regret
Why it matters
A single perfect pearl could cost more than a laborer's lifetime wages
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 13:46
The verb tense shows he ALREADY sold everything — this wasn't prolonged agonizing but swift action
Common misconceptionPeople think this promotes poverty, but it's about recognizing and acting on supreme value — the merchant became infinitely richer.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 13:46
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 13:46 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 13:46 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include sacrifice, value. Notable phrases: pearl of great price; sold all that he had.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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