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Matthew 18:13 Cross-References

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And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you , he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

Matthew 18:13 (KJV)

Commentary on Matthew 18:13

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Jesus's parable of the lost sheep climaxes with this stunning statement about divine joy. The conditional "if so be" (ἐὰν γένηται, ean genētai, "if it happens") acknowledges the search's uncertainty, yet the shepherd persists. When he "find it" (εὕρῃ, heurē), the verb implies successful search after diligent effort—not accidental discovery but purposeful rescue."He rejoiceth more" (χαίρει... μᾶλλον, chairei... mallon) describes disproportionate joy—not equal ...

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