Read Full ChapterIn 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
[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."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘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
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