Luke
Luke 15 ©
1 The Pharisees murmur at Christ for receiving sinners. 3 The parable of the lost sheep, 8 and piece of silver; 11 and of the prodigal son.
¶And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
cWhat man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine fjust persons, which need no repentance.
¶Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and gseek diligently till she find it ?
Likewise, I say unto you, ithere is joy in the presence of jthe angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
¶And he said, A certain man had two sons:
But the father said to his servants, Bring forth athe best robe, and put it on him; and put a bring on his hand, and cshoes on his feet:
jNow his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard kmusick and dancing.
And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
And he said unto him, lThy brother is come; and mthy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
And he answering said to his father, oLo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and pyet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
And he said unto him, Son, rthou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
sIt was *meet that we should make merry, tand be glad: for this uthy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.