[hosepipe]

[.. Jesus is not for sale. It is Jesus that buys the pearl. ..]

You forget, the metaphor came from Jesus' own mouth..
It is HIS way of makeing "a Point".. not others ABOUT him..
What do have?.. money?, property?, concepts?, truths?, facts?, well SELL THEM..
SELL THEM to purchase the pearl of great price..

[Seven_0]

You forget, the metaphor came from Jesus' own mouth..

Jesus is the "Word," all metaphors come from him. In fact, they are created by him.

What do have?.. money?, property?, concepts?, truths?, facts?, well SELL THEM.. SELL THEM to purchase the pearl of great price..

I did not realize that we were so far apart on this issue. I believe that it is Christ who paid the "Great Price" so that we could receive the free gift.