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

Proverbs 30:12

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

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.

Matthew 3:8

Therefore, bear fruit worthy of 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 15:29

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.

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.’ ”

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?

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 5:32

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

Romans 7:9

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