40. "The weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire. That is how it will be on judgment day.
41. The Son of Man will send out his angels. They will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin. They will also get rid of all who do evil.
42. They will throw them into the blazing furnace. There people will sob and grind their teeth.
43. Then God's people will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Those who have ears should listen.
44. "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure that was hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again. He was very happy. So he went and sold everything he had. And he bought that field.
45. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader who was looking for fine pearls.
46. He found one that was very valuable. So he went away and sold everything he had. And he bought that pearl.