Luke 15:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 15:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 15:10 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 15:10 — KJV
“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
— Luke 15:10 (KJV)
Luke 15:10 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 15:10
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:10: likewise, say, joy
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:10: say, god, over
“And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:10: say, presence, god
“In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. set: Heb. made”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:10: joy, god, over
“Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 15:10: say, god, over
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