Luke 15:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.

Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

Be happy for Jerusalem and rejoice with her, all you who love her! Share in her great joy, all you who have mourned over her!

The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly when he hears the bridegroom's voice. This then is my joy, and it is complete.

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

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.

So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?

So in all our distress and affliction, we were reassured about you, brothers and sisters, through your faith.

For

I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

You once were not a people, but now you are God's people. You were shown no mercy, but now you have received mercy.

General references

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."