There is joy (γινετα χαρα). More exactly, joy arises. Futuristic present of γινομα (cf. εστα in verse 7).

In the pr…

Ten pieces of silver. In the original, ten drachmas. The drachma was about the value of fifteen cents, and consequently the whole…

Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, does not light a candle, and sweep the house, and search diligently till …

St. John Chrysostom: In the preceding parable, where the human race was described as a wandering sheep, we were shown to be th…

This parable is clearly linked to the preceding one. The “coins” are “drachmas,” each worth about a day’s wages (see NIV note). The mention of ten …

There will be joy in the presence of the angels. If angels mutually rejoice with each other in heaven when they see that what had…

Likewise I say unto you
As before, in (Luke 15:7)

The parable of the lost sheep is very applicable to the great work of man's redemption. The lost sheep represents the sinner as having departed fro…