Luke 15:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

And when you find it, you will be so glad that you will put it on your shoulder

Cross References

Hebrews 12:2

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne!

Luke 19:9

Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “Today you and your family have been saved, because you are a true son of Abraham.

Micah 7:18

Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry forever; you're glad to have pity

Luke 23:43

Jesus replied, “I promise that today you will be with me in paradise.”

Luke 15:32

But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found.”

Ezekiel 18:23

I, the Lord God, don't like to see wicked people die. I had much rather see them turn back from their sins and live.

1 Peter 1:5

You have faith in God, whose power will protect you until the last day. Then he will save you, just as he has always planned to do.

2 Timothy 2:26

They have been trapped by the devil, and he makes them obey him, but God may help them escape.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

When we told you the good news, it was with the power and assurance that come from the Holy Spirit, and not simply with words. You knew what kind of people we were and how we helped you.

Ephesians 3:7

God treated me with kindness. His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news.

Ephesians 2:10

God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. This is why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

John 15:11

I have told you this to make you as completely happy as I am.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.”

Micah 5:4

Like a shepherd taking care of his sheep, this ruler will lead and care for his people by the power and glorious name of the Lord his God. His people will live securely, and the whole earth will know his true greatness,

Ezekiel 33:11

Tell them that as surely as I am the living Lord God, I don't like to see wicked people die. I enjoy seeing them turn from their sins and live. So if the Israelites want to live, they must stop sinning and turn back to me.

Isaiah 63:9

It troubled the Lord to see them in trouble, and his angel saved them. The Lord was truly merciful, so he rescued his people. He took them in his arms and carried them all those years.

Isaiah 62:12

Then you will be called, ‘The Lord's Own People, The Ones He Rescued!’ Your city will be known as a good place to live and a city full of people.”

Isaiah 62:5

Your people will take the land, just as a young man takes a bride. The Lord will be pleased because of you, just as a husband is pleased with his bride.

Luke 15:4

If any of you has 100 sheep, and one of them gets lost, what will you do? Won't you leave the 99 in the field and go look for the lost sheep until you find it?

Luke 15:6

and carry it home. Then you will call in your friends and neighbors and say, “Let's celebrate! I've found my lost sheep.”