Luke 15:10
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 Version
So 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 Bible
So 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 Bible
I 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 Testament
So, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.

Godbey New Testament
So, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

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
So, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents."

Worsley New Testament
Thus, I tell you, there is joy among the angels of God over one repenting sinner.

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…

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Luke 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 preceding parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin to the current teaching. It emphasizes the consistency of God's joy over repentance. The Greek word "οὕτως" (houtōs) implies a direct comparison, suggesting that just as there is joy over finding what was lost, there is joy in heaven over a sinner's repentance. This connection underscores the theme of redemption and restoration that is central to the Gospel message.

I tell you
This phrase is a direct address from Jesus, emphasizing the authority and importance of His message. The Greek "λέγω ὑμῖν" (legō hymin) is often used by Jesus to introduce a significant truth or teaching. It serves as a call to attention, urging the listener to understand the gravity and joy associated with repentance.

there is joy
The Greek word for joy, "χαρά" (chara), conveys a deep, abiding sense of gladness and delight. This joy is not merely human but divine, reflecting the heart of God. The use of "is" indicates a present and continuous state, suggesting that this joy is an ongoing reality in heaven whenever a sinner repents.

in the presence of the angels of God
This phrase highlights the heavenly realm's involvement in earthly matters. The angels, as messengers and servants of God, are witnesses to His redemptive work. The Greek "ἐνώπιον" (enōpion) means "before" or "in the presence of," indicating that this joy is not hidden but openly celebrated in the heavenly courts. It underscores the communal aspect of joy in heaven, where angels rejoice alongside God.

over one sinner
The focus on "one sinner" emphasizes the value of each individual soul. The Greek "ἁμαρτωλός" (hamartōlos) refers to someone who has missed the mark or fallen short of God's standards. This highlights the personal nature of God's love and the significance He places on each person's repentance. It challenges believers to see the worth of every individual, regardless of their past.

who repents
Repentance, from the Greek "μετανοέω" (metanoeō), means a change of mind or turning away from sin towards God. It is a transformative process that involves both a recognition of sin and a commitment to change. This act of repentance is the catalyst for the heavenly joy described in the verse. It underscores the power of God's grace to bring about change and the hope that is available to all who turn to Him.

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.


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