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
but the LORDtakes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Isaiah 53:11
Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.
Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.
Jeremiah 32:37
Behold, I will gather them from all the countries to which I drove them in my anger and my wrath and in great indignation. I will bring them back to this place, and I will make them dwell in safety.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
Luke 15:5
And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
John 4:34
Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.
James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.