Matthew 18:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 147:11

The LORD is pleased only with those who worship him and trust his love.

Isaiah 53:11

By suffering, the servant will learn the true meaning of obeying the LORD. Although he is innocent, he will take the punishment for the sins of others, so that many of them will no longer be guilty.

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.

Ezekiel 34:4

You have never protected the weak ones or healed the sick ones or bandaged those that get hurt. You let them wander off and never look for those that get lost. You are cruel and mean to my sheep.

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 for ever; you're glad to have pity

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.”

Matthew 18:12

Let me ask you this. What would you do if you had a hundred sheep and one of them wandered off? Wouldn't you leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go and look for the one that had wandered away?

Matthew 18:14

That's how it is with your Father in heaven. He doesn't want any of these little ones to be lost.

1 Corinthians 13:6

Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil.

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!