16 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

• The Lost Sheep

2 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Pet 2:25 — For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
• 1Thess 3:7 — Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
• Acts 11:23 — 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.
• Acts 15:3 — 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.
• Isa 66:10 — 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:
• John 3:29 — 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.
• John 3:29 — 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.
• John 15:14 — Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
• Luke 2:13 — And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
• Luke 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.
• Luke 15:9 — And 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.
• Luke 15:10 — Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
• Luke 15:24 — For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
• Phil 2:17 — Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
• Ps 119:176 — I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
• Rev 11:15 — And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.