Luke 15:7

Modern English Version

Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need no repentance.

Cross References

Luke 5:32

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 15:32

But it was fitting to be merry and be glad, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ”

Matthew 18:13

And if he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine which never went astray.

Proverbs 30:12

There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, and yet is not washed from its filthiness.

Romans 7:9

I was alive without the law once, but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

Luke 16:15

He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is highly esteemed before men is an abomination before God.

Luke 15:29

But he answered his father, ‘Look! These many years have I served you. Nor have I ever transgressed your commands, yet never have you given me a goat, so that I might be merry with my friends.

Matthew 3:8

Therefore, bear fruit worthy of repentance,

Luke 15:6

Then when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.’

Luke 15:8

“Or what woman, having ten silver coins and losing one, does not light a candle and sweep the house and search diligently until she finds it?