Luke 15:10
So, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
11And he said: A certain man had two sons.
Cross References
Matthew 18:10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 28:5And the angel answering said to the women: Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
Luke 7:47Wherefore I say to thee, her many sins are forgiven; for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.
Luke 15:7I say to you, that so there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, 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 →