Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 15:7 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 15:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 15 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 15:7 (KJV)
Commentary on 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. This verse concludes the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7) and reveals heaven's value system. The phrase "I say unto you" (legō hymin, λέγω ὑμῖν) asserts Jesus' authoritative revelation about heavenly realities invisible to earthly observers. The word "likewise" (houtōs, οὕτως, "in this manner" or "just so") connects earthly parable to heavenly reality—as the shepherd rejoices over the recovered sheep, so heaven rejoices over the repe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 15:7
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“I tell you”
“but sinners to repentance.,I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.,,,,,,,,”
“for this”
“most certainly I tell you”
“yet are not washed from their filthiness.”
“and who despised all others.”
“persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law”
“You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.,And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.,,,,,,,,”
“but when the commandment came”
“'Behold”