Matthew 18:13

New English Translation

And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

Cross References

Psalm 147:11

The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.

Isaiah 53:11

Having suffered, he will reflect on his work, he will be satisfied when he understands what he has done. “My servant will acquit many, for he carried their sins.

Isaiah 62:5

As a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over a bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Ezekiel 34:4

You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought back the strays, or sought the lost, but with force and harshness you have ruled over them.

Micah 7:18

There is no other God like you! You forgive sin and pardon the rebellion of those who remain among your people. You do not remain angry forever, but delight in showing loyal love.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.”

Matthew 18:12

What do you think? If someone owns a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go look for the one that went astray?

Matthew 18:14

In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that one of these little ones be lost.

1 Corinthians 13:6

It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.

James 2:13

For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.