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Luke 15:7

Teaching Forgiveness
"I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent."

— Luke 15:7

Context

Jesus explaining the meaning of the Parable of the Lost Sheep

Surrounding Bible Verses

Details

Book

Luke

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 15, v.7

Related Sayings

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Parallel Passages

Same theme (Forgiveness) in other Gospels

Matthew 6:14

"If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."

Matthew 18:22

"Not seven times, but seventy-seven times."

Matthew 18:23

"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants."