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.
GNV
Luke 15:7
I say vnto you, that likewise ioy shall be in heauen for one sinner that conuerteth, more then for ninetie and nine iust men, which neede none amendment of life.
Parallel Translations
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.
Cross References
Luke 15:10Luke 5:32Luke 15:32Matthew 18:13Proverbs 30:12Luke 18:9–11Philippians 3:6–7Luke 16:15Romans 7:9Luke 15:29
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