Luke 15:8 Meaning
Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
Context Explained
6And 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.
7I 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.
8Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
9And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
10Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 15:9
Both verses describe the joy of finding something lost, illustrating God's joy over a sinner who repents.
Matthew 18:12-14
This passage similarly highlights the importance of each individual to God.
John 10:11
Jesus refers to himself as the good shepherd who seeks the lost sheep.
Source: Luke 15:8