15:8–10 The Parable of the Lost Coin makes the same point. When the woman lost one of her ten silver coins, she turns the house upside down in search of it. When she finds it, she is delighted. As in the case of the Parable of the Lost Sheep, there is joy in heaven whenever one who is lost (sinful) is found (repents). Both of these parables drive home the point that it is natural to respond with joy when something…
Baker Publishing Group, Understanding the Bible Commentary Series, by Craig A. Evans