Matthew 18:13

A Conservative Version

And if he happens to find it, truly I say to you, that he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that have not gone astray.

Cross References

James 2:13

For the judgment is merciless to him who did no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Zephaniah 3:17

LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over thee with joy. He will rest in his love. He will joy over thee with singing.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like to thee, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.

Isaiah 62:5

For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee. And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

Isaiah 53:11

He shall see of the travail of his soul, [and] shall be satisfied. By the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many, and he shall bear their iniquities.

Psalm 147:11

LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.

Ezekiel 34:4

Ye have not strengthened the diseased, nor have ye healed that which was sick, nor have ye bound up that which was broken, nor have ye brought back that which was driven away, nor have ye sought that which was lost, but ye have rul

Matthew 18:12

What does it seem to you? If it happens a hundred sheep are with some man, and one of them went astray, after going (having left the ninety-nine on the mountains), does he not seek the one going astray?

Matthew 18:14

So, it is not a purpose before your Father in the heavens, that one of these little ones should perish.

1 Corinthians 13:6

does not rejoice in wrong but rejoices in the truth,