Luke 15:10

"Even so I tell you there is joy in the presence of the angels for God over one sinner who repents."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

In Context

9"And when she has found it, she calls together her woman friends and neighbors and say, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.’

11And he said. "There was a man who had two sons.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:10"See to it that you never despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father in heaven.

Matthew 28:5But to the women the angel said. "You need have no fear, for I know that you are seeking Jesus, the Crucified One.

Luke 7:47"This is why I tell you that her sins, many as they are, are forgiven, for her love is great; but he who is forgiven little, loves but little.

Luke 15:7"I say to you that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons who need no repentance.

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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