Matthew 18:13

Lighthouse Bible 2006

And if it happens that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep, than over the ninety nine which did not go astray.

Cross References

Psalm 147:11

The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Isaiah 53:11

He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

Isaiah 62:5

For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall your sons marry you: and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.

Ezekiel 34:4

The diseased have you not strengthened, neither have you healed that which was sick, neither have you bound up that which was broken, neither have you brought back that which was driven away, neither have you sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have you ruled them.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he does not retain his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God in the midst of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with joy; he will rest in his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.

Matthew 18:12

What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety nine, and go into the mountains, and seek that which is gone astray?

Matthew 18:14

Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

1 Corinthians 13:6

Does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

James 2:13

For he shall have judgment without mercy that has shown no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.