Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
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11And he said, A certain man had two sons:
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:13And prayed to him: and he was entreated by him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he is God.
Ezekiel 18:32For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn ye , and live.
Matthew 18:10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 28:5And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear ye not: for I know that ye seek Jesus, who was crucified.
Luke 7:47Wherefore I say to thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Luke 15:7I say to you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, 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 →