Luke 15:10
Thus, I tell you, there is joy among the angels of God over one repenting sinner.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
11And He said, a certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father,
Cross References
Matthew 18:10See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you, that their angels in heaven do continually appear in the presence of my father, who is in heaven:
Matthew 28:5and the angel said to the women, Be not ye afraid: for I know that ye seek Jesus who was crucified.
Luke 7:47Wherefore, I tell thee, her sins though many are forgiven, for she loved much: but he to whom little is forgiven, loveth but little.
Luke 15:7Thus, I tell you, there shall be joy in heaven over one repenting sinner, more than over ninety-nine righteous persons, that have no need of 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 →