Verse Comparison: Matthew 13:45
American Standard Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:
Amplified® Bible
Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a dealer in search of fine {and} precious pearls,
Contemporary English Version
The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when a shop owner is looking for fine pearls.
Darby English Version
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;
Good News Bible
"Also, the Kingdom of heaven is like this. A man is looking for fine pearls,
International Standard Version
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.
King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
New American Standard Bible
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls,
New International Version
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
New King James Version
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Again, the kingdom of heaven resembles a merchant seeking fine pearls,
Young's Literal Translation
`Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls,