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 unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God, and saying,

Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her. Be joyful with her, all ye that mourned for her.

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: But the friend of the bridegroom which standeth by and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this, my joy, is fulfilled.

Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.

And after they were brought on their way by the congregation, they passed over Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy unto all the brethren.

always in all my prayers for you all, and pray with gladness,

Yea, and though I be offered up upon the offering and sacrifice of your faith: I rejoice and rejoice with you all.

Therefore my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so continue in the Lord, ye beloved.

For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye it in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

Therefore, brethren, had we consolation in you, in all our adversity, and necessity through your faith.

For

I go astray, like a sheep that is lost; O seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.

which in time past were not a people, yet are now the people of God, which were not under mercy: but now have obtained mercy.

General references

For the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost."