11 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

• The Pearl of Great Price

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• Eccl 12:13 — Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
• Job 28:18 — No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
• Matt 13:24 — Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
• Matt 16:26 — For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
• Matt 22:5 — But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
• Prov 3:13 — Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
• Prov 8:10 — Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
• Prov 8:18 — Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
• Ps 40:16 — Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
• Ps 119:127 — Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
• Rev 21:21 — And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.