The Lost Sheep

(Mt 28:12-14; Lk 15:4-7)

Mt 28:12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Mt 28:13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him [away] while we slept.

Mt 28:14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

Lu 15:4 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?

Lu 15:5 And when he hath found [it], he layeth [it] on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Lu 15:6 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.

Lu 15:7 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.