Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
Strong's King James
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}.
The F.O.G *
(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 Message *
[7] "I tell you, there is more joy in heaven over one sinner who turns back to God than over ninety-nine righteous people who don't need to return."
Young's Literal Translation
‘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.
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