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Luke 15:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm telling you, when even one person turns their life around and comes back to God, the angels literally throw a party in heaven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Heaven celebrates every single person who decides to change their ways.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of Luke 15, Jesus was addressing the Pharisees and teachers of the law who criticized Him for associating with sinners, using parables to illustrate God's profound love and pursuit of the lost. This verse concludes the parable of the lost coin, where a woman searches diligently for her valuable possession, symbolizing God's effort to reclaim sinners. It reflects the first-century Jewish understanding of angels as heavenly witnesses to divine joy over repentance.

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