Luke 15:10

The Passion Translation

That’s the way God responds every time one lost sinner repents and turns to him. He says to all his angels, ‘Let’s have a joyous celebration, for the one who was lost, I have found!’ ”

Cross References

Ezekiel 18:23

I, Lord Yahweh, say: Do you think I enjoy seeing the wicked die? I would much rather see him renounce his sins and live!

Ezekiel 18:32

I find no pleasure watching anyone die, so repent and live! I, Lord Yahweh, have spoken.”

Ezekiel 33:11

“Say to them, ‘As surely as I, Lord Yahweh, exist—I take no delight in the death of the wicked, but I delight in seeing them turn from their ways so they can live. So, repent and turn from your evil ways. People of Israel, why would you want to die? Turn and come back to me!’

Matthew 10:32

“If you openly and publicly acknowledge me, I will freely and openly acknowledge you before my heavenly Father.

Matthew 18:10

“Be careful that you not corrupt one of these little ones. For I can assure you that in heaven each of their guardian angels always sees the face of my heavenly Father.”

Matthew 18:14

Now you should understand that it is never the desire of your heavenly Father that a single one of these little ones should be lost.”

Luke 12:8

“I can assure you of this: If you freely declare in public that I am the Son of Man, the Messiah, then I will freely declare to all the angels of God that you are mine.

Luke 12:9

But if you publicly pretend that you don’t know me, I will deny you before the angels of God.

Luke 13:5

No, they weren’t, and unless you repent, you too will all eternally perish, just as they did.”

Luke 15:11

Then Jesus said, “Once there was a father with two sons.

Luke 15:7

Jesus continued, “In the same way, there will be a glorious celebration in heaven over the rescue of one lost sinner who repents, comes back home, and returns to the fold—more so than for all the righteous people who never strayed away.”

Luke 15:9

When she finally found it, she gathered all her friends and neighbors for a celebration, telling them, ‘Come and celebrate with me! I had lost my precious silver coin, but now I’ve found it.’

Luke 7:47

She has been forgiven of all her many sins. This is why she has shown me such extravagant love. But those who assume they have very little to be forgiven will love me very little.”

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, their objections were put to rest and they all glorified God, saying, “Look what God has done! He’s giving the gift of repentance that leads to life to people who aren’t even Jews.”

Acts 5:19

But during the night, the Lord sent an angel who appeared before them. He supernaturally opened their prison doors and brought the apostles outside.

2 Corinthians 7:10

God designed us to feel remorse over sin in order to produce repentance that leads to victory. This leaves us with no regrets. But the sorrow of the world works death.

Philemon 1:15

Perhaps you could think of it this way: he was separated from you for a short time so that you could have him back forever.

Hebrews 1:14

What role then, do the angels have? The angels are spirit-messengers sent by God to serve those who are going to be saved.