Luke 15:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy among God’s angels when one sinner 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.”

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Likewise{G3779}, I say{G3004} unto you{G5213}, there is{G1096} joy{G5479} in the presence{G1799} of the angels{G32} of God{G2316} over{G1909} one{G1520} sinner{G268} that repenteth{G3340}.

Cross-References (KJV):

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.

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?

2 Corinthians 7:10

  • For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

Ezekiel 18:23

  • 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?

Luke 13:5

  • I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Matthew 18:14

  • Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Ezekiel 18:32

  • For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye.

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Commentary for Luke 15:10

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3779
    There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὕτω
    Transliteration: hoútō
    Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
    Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
  2. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  3. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
  4. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
  5. Strong's Number: G5479
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαρά
    Transliteration: chará
    Pronunciation: khar-ah'
    Description: from χαίρω; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:--gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
  6. Strong's Number: G1799
    There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐνώπιον
    Transliteration: enṓpion
    Pronunciation: en-o'-pee-on
    Description: neuter of a compound of ἐν and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι; in the face of (literally or figuratively):--before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
  7. Strong's Number: G32
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄγγελος
    Transliteration: ángelos
    Pronunciation: ang'-el-os
    Description: from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.
  8. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  9. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
  10. Strong's Number: G1520
    There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἷς
    Transliteration: heîs
    Pronunciation: hice
    Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς.
  11. Strong's Number: G268
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἁμαρτωλός
    Transliteration: hamartōlós
    Pronunciation: ham-ar-to-los'
    Description: from ἁμαρτάνω; sinful, i.e. a sinner:--sinful, sinner.
  12. Strong's Number: G3340
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετανοέω
    Transliteration: metanoéō
    Pronunciation: met-an-o-eh'-o
    Description: from μετά and νοιέω; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction):--repent.