In Matthew 18:13, what word does Jesus use to describe the shepherd's feeling about the found sheep compared to the ninety-nine?
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Correct answer: He is happier
Jesus says the shepherd is 'happier' about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. This paradox highlights the intensity of God's joy in restoration.
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