Luke 15:7
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, [more] than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.
World English Bible (WEB)
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
Luke 15:7 Cross References
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.
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
