In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
World English Bible (WEB)
I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, that{G3754} likewise{G3779} joy{G5479} shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} in{G1722} heaven{G3772} over{G1909} one{G1520} sinner{G268} that repenteth{G3340}{(G5723)}, more than{G2228} over{G1909} ninety and nine{G1768} just persons{G1342}, which{G3748} need{G2192}{(G5719)}{G5532} no{G3756} repentance{G3341}.
Strong's King James
(7) I tell you that in this way, there's joy in the skies-above upon one deviating-sinner who returns-repentant, than upon 99 innocent-righteous, who have no need of returning-repentance.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
‘I say to you, that so joy shall be in the heaven over one sinner reforming, rather than over ninety-nine righteous men, who have no need of reformation.
Young's Literal Translation
