Luke 15:6

New American Bible - revised edition

and, upon his arrival home, he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’

Cross References

Psalm 119:176

I have wandered like a lost sheep; seek out your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.

Luke 15:10

In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The Parable of the Lost Son.

Luke 15:24

because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.’ Then the celebration began.

Luke 15:5

And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy

Luke 15:7

I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. The Parable of the Lost Coin.

John 15:14

You are my friends if you do what I command you.

John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the bridegroom; the best man, who stands and listens to him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made complete.

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart,

Acts 15:3

They were sent on their journey by the church, and passed through Phoenicia and Samaria telling of the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

Philippians 1:4

praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you,

Philippians 2:17

But, even if I am poured out as a libation upon the sacrificial service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with all of you.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For what is our hope or joy or crown to boast of in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming if not you yourselves?

1 Peter 2:10

Once you were “no people” but now you are God’s people; you “had not received mercy” but now you have received mercy. Christian Examples.

1 Peter 2:25

For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.