Luke 15:10
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
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Luke 15:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
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Luke 15:10
New English Translation
10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels[a] over one sinner who repents.”
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- Luke 15:10 sn The whole of heaven is said to rejoice. Joy in the presence of God’s angels is a way of referring to God’s joy as well without having to name him explicitly. Contemporary Judaism tended to refer to God indirectly where possible out of reverence or respect for the divine name.
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