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Then drew near unto Him all the publicans and sinners to hear Him.
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And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, "This man receiveth sinners and eateth with them."
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And He spoke this parable unto them, saying,
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"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?
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And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
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And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, `Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!'
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I say unto you that likewise more joy shall be in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons who need no repentance.
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"Or what woman, having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle and sweep the house and seek diligently until she find it?
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And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbors together, saying, `Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I had lost!'
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Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."
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And He said, "A certain man had two sons.