Luke
“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
Luke 15:7 (KJV) speaks to repentance, joy, and God's love — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Luke 15:10“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”
Joel 2:13“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 9:13“I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.”
Isaiah 44:22“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17
Common questions
What does Luke 15:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 15:7 reads: "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." The verse speaks to repentance, joy, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 15:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Luke 15:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 15:7?
Verses that sit beside Luke 15:7 include Luke 15:10, Joel 2:13, and Matthew 9:13. Reading them alongside Luke 15:7 deepens the theme of repentance.
How can I pray with Luke 15:7?
Read Luke 15:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.