Matthew 18:13
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.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 18 connects to 10 cross-references. The discourse on the community of disciples: greatness is measured by becoming like a child. The parable of the lost sheep declares God's will that none of the little ones be lost. Procedures for handling sin between brothers are outlined. …
Other Translations
And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray.
and if it may come to pass that he doth find it, verily I say to you, that he doth rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that have not gone astray;
And if he comes across it, truly I say to you, he has more joy over it than over the ninety-nine which have not gone out of the way.
Cross References
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over …
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant …
Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with …
Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my …
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to …
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that …
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.