Luke 15:6
And coming home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Congratulate me; for I have found that sheep of mine which was lost.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
5and when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Cross References
Luke 15:7I tell you, that just so will there be joy in heaven over one repentant sinner, more than over ninety-nine righteous persons, who hold not their need of repentance.
Luke 15:24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. And they began to be joyous.
John 15:14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever things I command you.
Acts 15:3They therefore being sent on their way by the church, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the brethren.
Philippians 2:17Yea, and should I become the victim, in the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and 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 →