Luke 15:3

New Century Version

Then Jesus told them this story:

Cross References

Isaiah 53:6

We all have wandered away like sheep; each of us has gone his own way. But the Lord has put on him the punishment for all the evil we have done.

Isaiah 65:19

Then I will rejoice over Jerusalem and be delighted with my people. There will never again be heard in that city the sounds of crying and sadness.

Matthew 10:6

But go to the people of Israel, who are like lost sheep.

Matthew 13:3

Then Jesus used stories to teach them many things. He said: “A farmer went out to plant his seed.

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this means: ‘I want kindness more than I want animal sacrifices.’ I did not come to invite good people but to invite sinners.”

Luke 15:2

But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to complain: “Look, this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them.”

Luke 15:4

“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep but loses one of them. Then he will leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the open field and go out and look for the lost sheep until he finds it.

John 21:16

Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

Acts 21:20

When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to Paul, “Brother, you can see that many thousands of our people have become believers. And they think it is very important to obey the law of Moses.