10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
10 Count on it - that's the kind of party God's angels throw every time one lost soul turns to God."
10 Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
10 In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels when even one sinner repents."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 15:10
Commentary on Luke 15:1-10
(Read Luke 15:1-10)
The parable of the lost sheep is very applicable to the great work of man's redemption. The lost sheep represents the sinner as departed from God, and exposed to certain ruin if not brought back to him, yet not desirous to return. Christ is earnest in bringing sinners home. In the parable of the lost piece of silver, that which is lost, is one piece, of small value compared with the rest. Yet the woman seeks diligently till she finds it. This represents the various means and methods God makes use of to bring lost souls home to himself, and the Saviour's joy on their return to him. How careful then should we be that our repentance is unto salvation!