Luke 15:10
Thus I say to you, there becomes joy in the presence of the agents of God over one sinner who repents.
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In Context
11And he said, A certain man had two sons,
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:13And he prayed to him. And he was entreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that LORD he was God.
Ezekiel 18:32For I have no pleasure in the death of him who dies, says lord LORD, therefore turn yourselves back, and live.
Matthew 18:10See that ye not disparage one of these little ones, for I say to you, that in the heavens their agents do always behold the face of my Father in the heavens.
Matthew 28:5And having responded, the agent said to the women, Fear ye not, for I know that ye seek Jesus, who was crucified.
Luke 7:47For this reason I say to thee, her many sins are forgiven, because she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, loves little.
Luke 15:7I say to you, that thus there will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous men who have no need of repentance.
Matthew Henry on Luke 15:2-11
The Lost Sheep and Piece of Silver. 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh… Read the whole commentary →