Luke 15:5
And when he has got it again, he takes it in his arms with joy.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 40:10See, the Lord God will come as a strong one, ruling in power: see, those made free by him are with him, and those whom he has made safe go before him.
Isaiah 53:10And the Lord was pleased ... see a seed, long life, ... will do well in his hand. ...
Isaiah 62:12And they will be named, The holy people, Those whose cause has been taken up by the Lord: and you will be named, Desired, A town not given up.
Jeremiah 32:41And truly, I will take pleasure in doing them good, and all my heart and soul will be given to planting them in this land in good faith.
Ezekiel 33:11Say to them, By my life, says the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the evil-doer; it is more pleasing to me if he is turned from his way and has life: be turned, be turned from your evil ways; why are you looking for death, O children of Israel?
Micah 7:18Who is a God like you, offering forgiveness for evil-doing and overlooking the sins of the rest of his heritage? he does not keep his wrath for ever, because his delight is in mercy.
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 →