Matthew 18:12

"For the Son of Man came to save that which was lost."

Key Reflection

This verse encapsulates Jesus' mission as the Son of Man, emphasizing his role in seeking and redeeming those who are estranged from God. It reflects a divine initiative to restore what has been forfeited, mirroring the parable where a shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find one that was lost.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 12-14. To show still farther the reason why we should not despise them, he introduced a parable showing the joy felt when a thing lost is found. Man rejoices over the recovery of one of his flock that had wandered, more than over all that remained. So God rejoices that man is restored, seeks his salvation, and wills that not one thus found should perish. If God thus loves and preserves the redeemed, then surely man should not despise them, See this passage farther explained in Lu 15:4-10. {i} "if a man" Lu 15:4 __________________________________________________________________

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