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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Gill's Exposition
Likewise I say unto you,.... As before, in Luk 15:7
there is joy in the presence of the angels of God; who are the friends and neighbours of Christ: See Gill on Luk 15:6,
over one sinner that…
Ten pieces of silver - In the original, ten “drachmas.” The drachma was about the value of fifteen cents, and consequently the whole sum was about a dollar and a half, or six shillings. The sum was…
Here is, I. The diligent attendance of the publicans and sinners upon Christ's ministry. Great multitudes of Jews went with him (Luk 14:25), with such an assurance of admission into the kingdom of God…
Cambridge Bible
joy in the presence of the angels of God The same as the -joy in heaven" of Luk 15:7; the Te Deums of heaven over the victories of grace.
over one sinner that repenteth "I have no pleasure in the…
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