Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. |
“Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents!” |
“In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” |
In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” |
Even so, I tell you, there is joy among and in the presence of the angels of God over one [especially] wicked person who repents (changes his mind for the better, heartily amending his ways, with abhorrence of his past sins). |
Thus, I am saying to you, joy arises in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. |
I tell you, it is the same in Heaven – there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner whose heart is changed.” |
Just so, I tell you, there is joy among the angels of God over one sinful person who repents!” |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.