Luke 15:6

New English Translation

Returning home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, telling them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost.’

Cross References

Psalm 119:176

I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

Luke 1:58

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

Luke 15:10

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 15:24

because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again – he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:5

Then when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Luke 15:7

I tell you, in 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 to repent.

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 friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. This then is my joy, and it is complete.

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Acts 15:3

So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Philippians 1:4

I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you

Philippians 2:17

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?

1 Peter 2:10

You once were not a people, but now you are God’s people. You were shown no mercy, but now you have received mercy.

1 Peter 2:25

For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.