Matthew 18:13

New American Bible - revised edition

And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not stray.

Cross References

Psalm 147:11

Rather the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his mercy.

Isaiah 53:11

Because of his anguish he shall see the light; because of his knowledge he shall be content; My servant, the just one, shall justify the many, their iniquity he shall bear.

Isaiah 62:5

For as a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; And as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.

Ezekiel 34:4

You did not strengthen the weak nor heal the sick nor bind up the injured. You did not bring back the stray or seek the lost but ruled them harshly and brutally.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you, who removes guilt and pardons sin for the remnant of his inheritance; Who does not persist in anger forever, but instead delights in mercy,

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, Who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, Who will sing joyfully because of you,

Matthew 18:12

What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray?

Matthew 18:14

In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost. A Brother Who Sins.

1 Corinthians 13:6

it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.

James 2:13

For the judgment is merciless to one who has not shown mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. Faith and Works.