Verse 6

When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!'

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 2:13-14 : 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men."
  • Acts 11:23 : 23 who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
  • Phil 2:17 : 17 Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.
  • 1 Thess 3:7-9 : 7 for this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith. 8 For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord. 9 For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;
  • 1 Pet 2:25 : 25 For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
  • Phil 4:1 : 1 Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
  • 1 Thess 2:19 : 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn't it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
  • Acts 15:3 : 3 They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers.
  • Phil 1:4 : 4 always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
  • Ps 119:176 : 176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don't forget your commandments. A Song of Ascents.
  • Isa 66:10-11 : 10 "Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her: rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn over her; 11 that you may nurse and be satisfied at the comforting breasts; that you may drink deeply, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory."
  • Luke 15:7 : 7 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 15:10 : 10 Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting."
  • Luke 15:24 : 24 for this, my son, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.' They began to celebrate.
  • John 3:29 : 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This, my joy, therefore is made full.
  • John 15:14 : 14 You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.
  • 1 Pet 2:10 : 10 who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.