Matthew 18:13

God's Word

I can guarantee this truth: If he finds it, he is happier about it than about the 99 that have not strayed.

Cross References

Psalm 147:11

The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

Isaiah 53:11

He will see and be satisfied because of his suffering. My righteous servant will acquit many people because of what he has learned ⌞through suffering⌟. He will carry their sins as a burden.

Isaiah 62:5

As a young man marries a woman, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Ezekiel 34:4

You have not strengthened those that were weak, healed those that were sick, or bandaged those that were injured. You have not brought back those that strayed away or looked for those that were lost. You have ruled them harshly and violently.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you? You forgive sin and overlook the rebellion of your faithful people. You will not be angry forever, because you would rather show mercy.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you. He is a hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy.

Matthew 18:12

“What do you think? Suppose a man has 100 sheep and one of them strays. Won’t he leave the 99 sheep in the hills to look for the one that has strayed?

Matthew 18:14

In the same way, your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.

1 Corinthians 13:6

It isn’t happy when injustice is done, but it is happy with the truth.

James 2:13

No mercy will be shown to those who show no mercy to others. Mercy triumphs over judgment.