Mat 13:44 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 13:44-46: 13:44-46 Another mystery of the Kingdom (13:11 ) is that its value exceeds all other treasures, and so everything should be forfeited to acquire it (see 19:21 , 29 ; Phil 3:7 ). 13:44 treasure ... hidden in a field: Treasures were buried for protection against thieves and military enemies (25:25 ). • In his excitement: Those who discover the Kingdom find greater joy in it than can be found in any temporal pleasure (see 1 Pet 1:8 ).

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‏ Matthew 13:44

Summary for Matt 13:44-46: 13:44-46 ^a Another mystery of the Kingdom (13:11 ^b) is that its value exceeds all other treasures, and so everything should be forfeited to acquire it (see 19:21 ^c, 29 ^d; Phil 3:7 ^e). 13:44 ^f treasure ... hidden in a field: Treasures were buried for protection against thieves and military enemies (25:25 ^g).

• In his excitement: Those who discover the Kingdom find greater joy in it than can be found in any temporal pleasure (see 1 Pet 1:8 ^h).