Luk 15:7 | NET2full | STEP | I tell you , in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety - nine righteous people who have no need to repent .

Luke 15:7

7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner ^{▼▼sn There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents. The pursuit of the sinner is a priority in spite of the presence of others who are doing well (see also Luke 5:32; 19:10). The theme of repentance, a major Lukan theme, is again emphasized.} who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people ^{▼▼tn Here δικαίοις (dikaiois) is an adjective functioning substantivally and has been translated “righteous people.”} who have no need to repent. ^{▼▼tn Or “who do not need to repent”; Grk “who do not have need of repentance.”}