⁷ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

⁷ "I tell you that in the same way , there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine e righteous persons who need no repentance .

⁷ Count on it - there's more joy in heaven over one sinner's rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.