Luke 15:10
Even so, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
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11Then Jesus said, “A certain man had two sons,
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:13He prayed to him; and God was begged by him, and God heard his begging and brought him back to Jerusalem, into his kingship. Then Manasseh knew that Yahweh was God.
Ezekiel 18:32For I have no delight in the death of the one who dies—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration—so repent and live!”
Matthew 18:10See that you do not despise any of these little ones. For I say to you that in heaven their angels always look on the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 28:5The angel addressed the women and said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.
Luke 7:47Therefore I say to you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven—for she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”
Luke 15:7I say to you that even so, there will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, more than over ninety-nine righteous persons 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 →