Overview
The Bible addresses lost sheep, parable of across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke and Matthew. Closely related themes include God, Penitent, Parables and Repentance.
Key Bible verses about lost sheep, parable of
New Testament
Matthew
How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?
And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
Luke
What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying lost sheep, parable of for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 18:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Luke and Matthew each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: God, Penitent, Parables and Repentance.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about lost sheep, parable of?
The Bible addresses lost sheep, parable of across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke and Matthew. Closely related themes include God, Penitent, Parables and Repentance.
How many Bible verses are about lost sheep, parable of?
The Bible references lost sheep, parable of in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention lost sheep, parable of?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 18:12: “How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?”
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