⁷ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents ^(A)than over ninety-nine ^[a]just persons who ^(B)need no repentance.

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

^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.