Luke 15:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus said, “In the same way there is more happiness in heaven because of one sinner who turns to God than over 99 good people who don't need to.”

Cross References

Luke 5:32

I didn't come to invite good people to turn to God. I came to invite sinners.”

Luke 15:10

Jesus said, “In the same way God's angels are happy when even one person turns to him.”

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.”

Matthew 18:13

I am sure that finding it would make you happier than having the 99 that never wandered off.

Proverbs 30:12

others think they are perfect, but they are stained by sin.

Romans 7:9

Before I knew about the Law, I was alive. But as soon as I heard that command, sin came to life,

Luke 16:15

But Jesus told them: You are always making yourselves look good, but God sees what is in your heart. The things that most people think are important are worthless as far as God is concerned.

Luke 15:29

But he said to his father, “For years I have worked for you like a slave and have always obeyed you. But you have never even given me a little goat, so that I could give a dinner for my friends.

Matthew 3:8

Do something to show you have really given up your sins.

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.”

Luke 15:8

Jesus told the people another story: What will a woman do if she has ten silver coins and loses one of them? Won't she light a lamp, sweep the floor, and look carefully until she finds it?