Luke 15:10
So I say to you, there will be joy before the Angels of God over even one sinner who is repentant.”
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11And he said: “A certain man had two sons.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:13And he petitioned and begged him intently. And he heeded his prayer, and led him back to Jerusalem, into his kingdom. And Manasseh realized that the Lord himself was God.
Ezekiel 18:32For I do not desire the death of one who dies, says the Lord God. So return and live.”
Matthew 18:10See to it that you do not despise even one of these little ones. For I say to you, that their Angels in heaven continually look upon the face of my Father, who is in heaven.
Matthew 28:5Then the Angel responded by saying to the women: “Do not be afraid. For I know that you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
Luke 7:47Because of this, I tell you: many sins are forgiven her, because she has loved much. But he who is forgiven less, loves less.”
Luke 15:7I say to you, that there will be so much more joy in heaven over one sinner repenting, than over the ninety-nine just, who do not need to repent.
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 →