Luke 15:6

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.

Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

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.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.