Luke 15:01–10

Luke 15:01–103 matched frames1 pivot

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A 1-2 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
- B 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
  - C 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
    - D 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours,
  - C' 6 saying unto them, Rejoice with me;
- B' 6 for I have found my sheep which was lost.
A' 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

2B. 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and seek diligently till she find it?
- 2C. 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me;
2B'. 9 for I have found the piece which I had lost.
2A'. 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.