Luke 15:10

New International Version

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

Cross References

Ezekiel 18:23

Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign Lord. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?

Ezekiel 18:32

For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!

Ezekiel 33:11

Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, people of Israel?’

Matthew 10:32

“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:14

In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Luke 12:8

“I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.

Luke 12:9

But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.

Luke 13:5

I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”

Luke 15:11

Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.

Luke 15:7

I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Luke 15:9

And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’

Luke 7:47

Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.”

Acts 5:19

But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.

2 Corinthians 7:10

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Philemon 1:15

Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—

Hebrews 1:14

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?