I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in Heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to be merry.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men!

Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you who love her. Rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn for her;

that you may suckle and be satisfied with her comforting breasts; that you may suck milk and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.

You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles; and they brought great joy to all the brethren.

always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy

Yes, and if I am being poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, beloved.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming.

therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were encouraged concerning you regarding your faith.

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God,

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your Commandments.

who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who did not have mercy but now have mercy.

For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.