Matthew 18:13

Modern English Version

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.

Cross References

Psalm 147:11

The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.

Isaiah 53:11

He shall see of the anguish of his soul and be satisfied. By his knowledge My righteous servant shall justify the many, for he shall bear their iniquities.

Isaiah 62:5

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

Ezekiel 34:4

The diseased you have not strengthened, nor have you healed that which was sick, nor have you bound up that which was broken, nor have you brought back that which was driven away, nor have you sought that which was lost. But with force and with cruelty you have subjugated them.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like You, bearing iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of His inheritance? He does not remain angry forever, because He delights in benevolence.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One, who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will renew you with 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 on the hills and go in search for the one which went astray?

Matthew 18:14

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

rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

James 2:13

For he who has shown no mercy will have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.