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

1 Peter 2:10

General references

Luke 19:10

Bible References

His

I tell you, in just that way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinful person who repents, than over ninety-nine upright people who do not need any repentance.

Suddenly there appeared with the angel a throng of the heavenly army, praising God, saying,

It is the bridegroom who has the bride; but the bridegroom's friend who stands outside and listens for his voice is very glad when he hears the bridegroom speak. So this happiness of mine is now complete.

You are my friends if you do what I command you to do.

When he reached there and saw the favor God had shown them, he was delighted, and encouraged them all to be resolute and steadfast in their devotion to the Lord,

The church saw them off upon their journey, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria they told of the conversion of the heathen, and caused great rejoicing among all the brothers.

and always whenever I pray for you all I do it with joy,

Even if my life is to be poured out as a libation as you offer your faith in a service of sacrifice to God, I am glad to have it so, and I congratulate you upon it,

So, my dear brothers whom I so long to see, my joy and pride, stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

For what hope or happiness shall we have or what prize to be proud of in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes, except you?

I feel encouraged, brothers, about you, in spite of all my distress and trouble, at your faith,

For

you who were once "no people" but are now "God's people"; once "unpitied" but now "pitied indeed."

General references

For the Son of Man has come to search for what was lost and to save it."