As time went on, Jesus patiently taught his disciples many lessons, including the parable of the pearl of high value considered in the preceding article, pointing out to them the importance of exerting themselves in the pursuit of the heavenly Kingdom.
Aja möödudes jagas Jeesus kannatlikult oma jüngritele mitmel moel õpetust, kaasa arvatud eelmises artiklis arutatud tähendamissõnaga kallist pärlist, millega ta rõhutas neile, et taevast Kuningriiki otsides on vaja pingutada.