Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” New Living Translation In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.” English Standard Version Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Berean Standard Bible In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Berean Literal Bible Thus I say to you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner repenting." King James Bible Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. New King James Version Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” New American Standard Bible In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” NASB 1995 “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” NASB 1977 “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Legacy Standard Bible In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Amplified Bible In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents [that is, changes his inner self—his old way of thinking, regrets past sins, lives his life in a way that proves repentance; and seeks God’s purpose for his life].” Christian Standard Bible I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” American Standard Version Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Contemporary English Version Jesus said, "In the same way God's angels are happy when even one person turns to him." English Revised Version Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I can guarantee that God's angels are happy about one person who turns to God and changes the way he thinks and acts." Good News Translation In the same way, I tell you, the angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents." International Standard Version In the same way, I tell you that there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents." Majority Standard Bible In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God?s angels over one sinner who repents.? NET Bible In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents." New Heart English Bible Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting." Webster's Bible Translation Likewise, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Weymouth New Testament "I tell you that in the same way there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one repentant sinner." World English Bible Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSo I say to you, joy comes before the messengers of God over one sinner converting.” Berean Literal Bible Thus I say to you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner repenting." Young's Literal Translation 'So I say to you, joy doth come before the messengers of God over one sinner reforming.' Smith's Literal Translation So, I say to you, joy is in heaven before the messengers of God for one sinful changing the mind. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo I say to you, there shall be joy before the angels of God upon one sinner doing penance. Catholic Public Domain Version So I say to you, there will be joy before the Angels of God over even one sinner who is repentant.” New American Bible In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” New Revised Standard Version Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI say to you, that such will be the joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “I say to you that there will be joy like this before the Angels of God over one sinner who returns home.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSo, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Even so, I tell you, there is joy among the angels of God, over one repentant sinner. Mace New Testament even so, I assure you, the angels in heaven rejoice, when any one sinner becomes a penitent. Weymouth New Testament "I tell you that in the same way there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one repentant sinner." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Lost Coin…9And when she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors to say, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin.’ 10In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” 11Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.… Cross References Matthew 18:10-14 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. / For the Son of Man came to save the lost. / What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? ... Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Ezekiel 18:23 Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? Ezekiel 33:11 Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Romans 5:8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Treasury of Scripture Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. there. Luke 2:1-14 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed… Ezekiel 18:23,32 Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? … Ezekiel 33:11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? one. Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. Luke 13:5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 2 Chronicles 33:13-19 And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God… Jump to Previous Angels Joy Likewise Messengers Presence Rejoicing Repentant Repenteth Repenting Repents Sinner Turned Way WrongdoingJump to Next Angels Joy Likewise Messengers Presence Rejoicing Repentant Repenteth Repenting Repents Sinner Turned Way WrongdoingLuke 15 1. The parable of the lost sheep;8. of the piece of silver; 11. of the prodigal son. In the same way, This phrase connects the current teaching to the preceding parables in Luke 15, specifically the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin. Both parables emphasize the joy and celebration that occur when something lost is found, illustrating the consistent theme of redemption and restoration. I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this parable, Jesus is teaching about the joy in heaven over repentance. 2. Angels of God Heavenly beings who rejoice over the repentance of sinners, highlighting the spiritual significance of repentance. 3. Sinners Individuals who have turned away from sin and towards God, prompting heavenly celebration. 4. Repentance The act of turning away from sin and returning to God, which is central to the message of this verse. 5. Heaven The spiritual realm where God and His angels dwell, and where joy is expressed over repentance. Teaching Points The Value of RepentanceRepentance is not just a personal act but a cause for heavenly celebration. It underscores the immense value God places on each soul. Heaven's Perspective The joy in heaven over repentance should encourage believers to prioritize evangelism and discipleship, knowing that each conversion is celebrated by God and His angels. God's Love for the Individual This verse highlights God's personal love and concern for each person, reminding us that no one is beyond His reach or care. Encouragement for the Repentant Those who turn back to God should be encouraged by the knowledge that their repentance brings joy to the heart of God and His angels. Community of Believers As a community, believers should mirror the joy of heaven by celebrating and supporting those who repent and turn to God. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek In the same way,οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. there is γίνεται (ginetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. joy χαρὰ (chara) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5479: Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. in the presence ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. of God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. angels ἀγγέλων (angelōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. over ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. one ἑνὶ (heni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. sinner ἁμαρτωλῷ (hamartōlō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 268: Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner. who repents.” μετανοοῦντι (metanoounti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3340: From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. Links Luke 15:10 NIVLuke 15:10 NLT Luke 15:10 ESV Luke 15:10 NASB Luke 15:10 KJV Luke 15:10 BibleApps.com Luke 15:10 Biblia Paralela Luke 15:10 Chinese Bible Luke 15:10 French Bible Luke 15:10 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 15:10 Even so I tell you there (Luke Lu Lk) |
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