Luke 15:6

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Summary

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

His

For

Psalm 119:176

1 Peter 2:10

General references

Luke 19:10

Bible References

His

I say to you that even so there will be more joy in heaven when one sinner is turned away from his wrongdoing, than for ninety-nine good men, who have no need of a change of heart.

And suddenly there was with the angel a great band of spirits from heaven, giving praise to God, and saying,

Have joy with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you her lovers: take part in her joy, all you who are sorrowing for her:

He who has the bride is the husband: but the husband's friend, whose place is by his side and whose ears are open to him, is full of joy because of the husband's voice: such is my joy, and it is complete.

You are my friends, if you do what I give you orders to do.

Who, when he came and saw the grace of God, was glad; and he made clear to them the need of keeping near the Lord with all the strength of their hearts:

So they, being sent on their way by the church, went through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving news of the salvation of the Gentiles, to the great joy of all the brothers.

And in all my prayers for you all, making my request with joy,

And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

So my brothers, well loved and very dear to me, my joy and crown, be strong in the Lord, my loved ones.

For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?

For this cause, brothers, in all our trouble and grief we were comforted about you because of your faith;

For

I have gone out of the way like a wandering sheep; make search for your servant; for I keep your teachings ever in mind.

In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.

General references

For the Son of man came to make search for those who are wandering from the way, and to be their Saviour.