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Luke 15:7

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15:7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner 1  who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people 2  who have no need to repent. 3 

1 sn There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents. The pursuit of the sinner is a priority in spite of the presence of others who are doing well (see also Luke 5:32; 19:10). The theme of repentance, a major Lukan theme, is again emphasized.

2 tn Here δικαίοις (dikaioi") is an adjective functioning substantivally and has been translated “righteous people.”

3 tn Or “who do not need to repent”; Grk “who do not have need of repentance.”



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