Luke 15:10
Likewise I say vnto you, there is ioy in the presence of the Angels of God, for one sinner that conuerteth.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
11He sayde moreouer, A certaine man had two sonnes.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:13And prayed vnto him: and God was entreated of him, and heard his prayer, and brought him againe to Ierusalem into his kingdome: then Manasseh knewe that the Lord was God.
Ezekiel 18:32For I desire not the death of him that dyeth, sayth the Lord God: cause therefore one another to returne, and liue ye.
Matthew 18:10See that ye despise not one of these litle ones: for I say vnto you, that in heauen their Angels alwayes behold the face of my Father which is in heauen.
Matthew 28:5But the Angel answered, and said to the women, Feare ye not: for I know that ye seeke Iesus which was crucified:
Luke 7:47Wherefore I say vnto thee, many sinnes are forgiuen her: for she loued much. To whom a litle is forgiuen, he doeth loue a litle.
Luke 15:7I say vnto you, that likewise ioy shall be in heauen for one sinner that conuerteth, more then for ninetie and nine iust men, which neede none amendment of life.
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 →