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Matthew 13:52–53

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Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
¶ And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.
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From verse 52

  1. 1 John 2:7–8Rank 1 from verse 52
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    7Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.

    8Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

  2. Titus 1:9Rank 2 from verse 52
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    9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

  3. 2 Timothy 3:16–17Rank 3 from verse 52
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    16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

    17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

  4. 2 Corinthians 3:4–6Rank 4 from verse 52
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    4And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:

    5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

    6Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

  5. Matthew 12:35Rank 5 from verse 52
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    35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

  6. Titus 2:6–7Rank 6 from verse 52
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    6Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

    7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

  7. 1 Timothy 3:15–16Rank 7 from verse 52
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    15But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

    16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

  8. Ezra 7:10Rank 8 from verse 52
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    10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

  9. Proverbs 16:20–24Rank 9 from verse 52
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    20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

    24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  10. Ezra 7:21Rank 10 from verse 52
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    21And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,

  11. Proverbs 15:7Rank 11 from verse 52
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    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

  12. Luke 11:49Rank 12 from verse 52
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    49Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

  13. Matthew 23:34Rank 13 from verse 52
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    34¶ Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

  14. Proverbs 18:4Rank 14 from verse 52
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    4The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

  15. Colossians 1:7Rank 15 from verse 52
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    7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

  16. Colossians 3:16Rank 16 from verse 52
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    16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

  17. Ecclesiastes 12:9–11Rank 17 from verse 52
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    9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

    10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

    11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

  18. Ephesians 3:8Rank 18 from verse 52
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    8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

  19. Ezra 7:6Rank 19 from verse 52
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    6This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord his God upon him.

  20. John 13:34Rank 20 from verse 52
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    34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

  21. Proverbs 10:20–21Rank 21 from verse 52
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    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  22. Proverbs 11:30Rank 22 from verse 52
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    30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

  23. Proverbs 22:17–18Rank 23 from verse 52
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    17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

  24. Song of Solomon 7:13Rank 24 from verse 52
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    13The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved.

  25. 1 Timothy 3:6Rank 25 from verse 52
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    6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

  26. 2 Corinthians 6:10Rank 26 from verse 52
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    10As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

  27. Ephesians 3:4Rank 27 from verse 52
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    4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

  28. 2 Corinthians 4:5–7Rank 28 from verse 52
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    5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

    7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

From verse 53

  1. Matthew 7:28Rank 1 from verse 53
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    28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

  2. Mark 4:33–35Rank 2 from verse 53
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    33And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

    34But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

    35And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

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Matthew 13:52

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every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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scribe

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A writer or clerk; among the Jews, one learned in and teaching the law.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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instructed

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Taught, trained, informed, directed, counselled, warned, or corrected concerning a matter.

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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treasure

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Sense 1: Valuable things or provisions stored; a specially valued possession. Sense 2: An inward store from which something is brought forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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new

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Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.

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old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

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Matthew 13:53

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pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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thence

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From that place, position, point, or source; away from there.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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13:51Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

13:52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

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13:53¶ And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

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13:54And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

13:55Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

13:56And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

13:57And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

13:58And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

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