Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
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In Context
11Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:13And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.
Ezekiel 18:32For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!
Matthew 18:10See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
Matthew 28:5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
Luke 7:47Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
Luke 15:7I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones 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 →