Luke 15:6-7

Listen to Luke 15:6-7
6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for 1I have found my sheep that was lost. ’
7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who 2repents than over ninety-nine 3righteous persons who need no repentance.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 15:6 1 Pet. 2:25
  • 2. 15:7 ver. 10; See ch. 5:32
  • 3. 15:7 [ch. 5:32; Matt. 9:13]
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