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Meanwhile, tax collectors and sinners were seeking Jesus’ company, all eager to hear what he had to say. 

But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law frowned at this, muttering: 

“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 

So Jesus told them this parable:

“Who among you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, will not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and seek the lost one until he finds it?

And when he finds it, will he not joyfully carry it home on his shoulders? 

Then he will call his friends and neighbors together and say, ‘Celebrate with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ 

I tell you, in the same way, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine decent people who do not need to repent.

What woman, if she has ten silver coins and loses one, would not light a lamp and sweep the house thoroughly until she finds the lost coin?

And when she finds it, she will call her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Celebrate with me, for I have found the silver coin I lost!’ 

I tell you, in the same way, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one repentant sinner.