• Matt 13:44 — Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Evangelical · Evangelical
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

5 passages from 5 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 1 passage
• Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage
• Homilies on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
• De Principiis (On First Principles) · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew · 1 passage