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 I had 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.