Luke 15:3-7

“And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 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.”

"And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 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." - Luke 15:3-7
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What does Luke 15:3-7 mean?

In Luke 15:3-7, the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when…

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The Shepherd's Heart: Finding Joy in the Search for the Lost

In Luke 15:3-7, we encounter a parable that reveals to us the heart of God as the ultimate Shepherd. He tells us: "So he told them this parable: 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after…

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Heavenly Father, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude. I thank You for Your boundless grace, Your steadfast love, and the tender compassion You show towards each one of us. In this moment, I reflect upon the…

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Luke 15:3-7 - "So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."
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Luke 15:3 - "¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying,"
"¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying," - Luke 15:3
Luke 7:15 - "And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother."
Luke 3:15 - "And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;"
Luke 15:7 - "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."
Luke 3:7 - "Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?"
Luke 7:3 - "And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant."
"And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother." - Luke 7:15
"And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;" - Luke 3:15
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