⁶ And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ^(A)‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep ^(B)which was lost!’

²⁵ For ^(A)you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned ^(B)to the Shepherd and ^[a]Overseer of your souls.

^24 (A)for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry.

¹⁰ Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

⁷ therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress ^(A)we were comforted concerning you by your faith. ⁸ For now we live, if you ^(B)stand fast in the Lord.

⁹ For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God,

¹⁷ Yes, and if ^(A)I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice ^(B)and service of your faith, ^(C)I am glad and rejoice with you all.

²³ When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and ^(A)encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

^14 (A)You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.

^29 (A)He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but ^(B)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.