Luke 15:7

Rotherham Emphasized Bible 1902

I say unto you—Thus, joy in heaven, will there be, over one sinner repenting, rather than over ninety-nine righteous persons, who indeed have, no need, of repentance.

Cross References

Luke 5:32

I have not come to call, righteous, men, but, sinners, unto repentance.

Luke 15:10

Thus, I say unto you, there ariseth joy in presence of the messengers of God, over one sinner repenting.

Luke 15:32

But, to make merry and rejoice, there was need, because, this thy brother—was, dead, and hath come to life again, and was lost, and is found.

Matthew 18:13

And, if it should be that he find it, Verily, I say unto you—He rejoiceth over it, more than over the ninety-nine that have not gone astray.

Proverbs 30:12

A generation! Pure in its own eyes, yet, from its filth, hath it not been bathed,

Romans 7:9

And, I, was alive, apart from law, at one time, but, the commandment coming, sin sprang up to life,

Luke 16:15

And he said unto them—Ye, are they who justify themselves before men, but, God, knoweth your hearts; because, that which amongst men is lofty, is an abomination before God.

Luke 15:29

But, he, answering said unto his father—Lo! so many years as these, do I serve thee, and, at no time, a commandment of thine, have I transgressed,—And, unto me, at no time, hast thou given a kid, that, with my friends, I might make merry;

Matthew 3:8

Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance;

Luke 15:6

and, coming unto his house, calleth together the friends and the neighbours, saying unto them—Rejoice with me! because I have found my sheep that was lost!

Luke 15:8

Or, what woman, having, ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek carefully, until she find it?