Matthew 13:44

Treasure] Christ Himself and all that Christ brings with Him to the believing soul.

Afield] the outward forms of Christianity, as distinguished from their spirit. He hideth] i.e. throws the earth over it again, so that no one else may discover it, until he has effected the purchase. Selleth all that he hath] i.e. gives up every sin or self-indulgence which hinders him from giving himself wholeheartedly to Christ. Buyeth] In itself an immoral transaction, for the seller did not know that the treasure was there. But this is not t*he point which is proposed for imitation.