What does Matthew 13:47 mean?

Matthew 13:47 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 13:47 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

46Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

47Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

48Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

49So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

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