Matthew 18:13

Verse

And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray.

Bible in Basic English

And if he comes across it, truly I say to you, he has more joy over it than over the ninety-nine which have not gone out of the way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And if it so be that he find it: Amen I say to you, he rejoiceth more for that, than for the ninety-nine that went not astray.

Free Bible Version

And if he finds it, I tell you he really rejoices over that sheep more than the ninety-nine that didn't get lost.

Geneva Bible 1599

And if so be that he finde it, verely I say vnto you, he reioyceth more of that sheepe, then of the ninetie and nine which went not astray:

King James (Authorized) Version

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

One Unity Resource Bible

If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.

Translation for Translators

If you found it, I affirm to you (pl) that you would rejoice very much. You would be happy that 99 sheep did not stray away, but you would rejoice even more because you had found the sheep that had strayed away.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

Noah Webster Bible

And if he findeth it, verily I say to you, he rejoiceth more over that sheep , than over the ninety and nine which went not astray.

World English Bible

If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.

Young's Literal Translation

and if it may come to pass that he doth find it, verily I say to you, that he doth rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that have not gone astray;

Context

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

¹²What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?¹³And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.¹⁴In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus uses the parable of the lost sheep to illustrate the importance of seeking out and saving those who have gone astray. The shepherd's diligent search for the one lost sheep reflects God's relentless pursuit of every individual who has wandered from His ways. This passage emphasizes the value of each person in God's eyes and His desire for all to be reconciled to Him. It also conveys the joy in heaven when a sinner repents and returns to the fold, highlighting the depth of God's love and grace towards those who have strayed.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Moreover, if thy brother shall trespass against thee,.... This is said to show, that as on the one hand, if any of those that believe in Christ, should commit a trespass against his fellow Christian, his sin is not to be connived at, for fear of offending him; for what Christ has before said, is not to be taken in such sense, as to prevent private reproof, or public censures, when there is occasion for them; so on the other hand, he is not to be despised and ill used, and treated in the same injurious manner; but gentle reproofs are to be made use of, for his good. This is spoken not to the apostles as such, but as believers in Christ; and concerns everyone that stands in the relation of a brother, or church member to each other, and only such; for they that are without, do not fall under their notice, nor are they obliged to take, nor can they take altogether, the same methods with them. This rule respects sins committed by one brother against another, either in word or deed; or such as are of a private nature, and which one only, or at least but few, are acquainted with: in such cases the advice is, go and tell him his fault between thee, and him alone; do not wait for his coming to thee, as being the aggressor, to acknowledge his fault, testify his repentance, express his sorrow for his sin, and ask pardon: but go to him, and freely and faithfully lay his sin before him; but do not aggravate it, and reproach him with it, and bear hard on him for it, but gently rebuke and reprove him: let this be done in the most private manner; let none be present, nor any know of it, even the most intimate friend and acquaintance: if he shall hear thee; patiently, take your reproof kindly, acknowledge his offence, declare his hearty sorrow for it, and desire it might be overlooked, and reconciliation made: thou hast gained thy brother; recovered him from the error of his ways, restored him to his duty, and secured his friendship, and interest in his favour; nor should any mention be made of this ever after, either to him, or any other, or to the church.

Matthew 18:13

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

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Berean Standard Bible

And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray.

Bible in Basic English

And if he comes across it, truly I say to you, he has more joy over it than over the ninety-nine which have not gone out of the way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And if it so be that he find it: Amen I say to you, he rejoiceth more for that, than for the ninety-nine that went not astray.

Free Bible Version

And if he finds it, I tell you he really rejoices over that sheep more than the ninety-nine that didn't get lost.

Geneva Bible 1599

And if so be that he finde it, verely I say vnto you, he reioyceth more of that sheepe, then of the ninetie and nine which went not astray:

King James (Authorized) Version

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

One Unity Resource Bible

If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

If he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

Noah Webster Bible

And if he findeth it, verily I say to you, he rejoiceth more over that sheep , than over the ninety and nine which went not astray.

World English Bible

If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.

Young's Literal Translation

and if it may come to pass that he doth find it, verily I say to you, that he doth rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that have not gone astray;

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary