Luke 15:6

And coming home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them: Rejoice with me; because I found my sheep which was lost.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

In Context

5And having found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

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.

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Cross References

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.

Luke 15:24Because this my son was dead and is alive again, was lost and is found. And they began to be merry.

John 15:14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatever I command you.

Acts 15:3They therefore, having been sent forward by the church, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren.

Philippians 2:17But even if I am poured out on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and I rejoice with you all.

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 →

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