Luke 15:3

Jesus spoke this parable to them, saying,

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And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

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2Both the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled to each other, saying, “This man welcomes sinners, and even eats with them.”

4“Which one of you, if he has a hundred sheep and then loses one of them, will not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the lost one until he finds it?

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:19I will rejoice over Jerusalem and be glad over my people; 1 weeping and cries of distress will no longer be heard in her. 1

Matthew 10:6Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel;

John 21:16He said to him again a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter said to him, “Yes Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.”

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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