Matthew 18:13

verily. See note on Matthew 5:18.

of. over. Greek. epi. App-104.

that sheep. it.

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¹³ And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

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Matthew 18:13