¹⁴ He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,^(A)

¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.^(A) I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

¹³ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

⁷ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.^(A)