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Berean Standard Bible

“When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.”

Matthew 13:46

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In a short parable about the kingdom, Jesus tells of a merchant looking for fine pearls. He is paired with the parable of a treasure found in a field.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.

World English Bible (WEB)

who having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

King James Version (KJV)

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And having come across one jewel of great price, he went and gave all he had in exchange for it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

who having found one pearl of great price, having gone away, has sold all, as much as he had, and bought it.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Que hallando una preciosa perla, fué y vendió todo lo que tenía, y la compró.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por fin descubre una verdadera oportunidad cuando le ofrecen a buen precio una perla de gran valor. Entonces corre, vende todo lo que tiene y la compra.

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