And when he has found it, (A)he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for (B)I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who (C)repents than over ninety-nine (D)righteous persons who need no repentance.

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