Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
Bible References
He rejoiceth
Psalm 147:11
Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
Isaiah 53:11
He shall see of the fruit of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant instruct many in righteousness; and he shall bear their iniquities.
Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, shall thy sons marry thee; and with the joy of the bridegroom over the bride, shall thy God rejoice over thee.
Jeremiah 32:37
Behold, I will gather them out of all the countries whither I have driven them, in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that forgiveth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in loving-kindness.
Zephaniah 3:17
Jehovah thy God is in thy midst, a mighty one that will save: he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will exult over thee with singing.
Luke 15:5
and having found it, he lays it upon his own shoulders, rejoicing;
John 4:34
Jesus says to them, My food is that I should do the will of him that has sent me, and that I should finish his work.
James 2:13
for judgment will be without mercy to him that has shewn no mercy. Mercy glories over judgment.