Luk 15:10 | RWP | e4.org | There is joy ( γινετα χαρα ). More exactly, joy arises. Futuristic present of γινομα (cf. εστα in verse ). In the presence of the angels of God ( ενωπιον των αγγελων του θεου ). That is to say, the joy of God himself. The angels are in a sense the neighbours of God.

‏ Luke 15:10

There is joy ( γινετα χαρα ). More exactly, joy arises. Futuristic present of γινομα (cf. εστα in verse 7).

In the presence of the angels of God ( ενωπιον των αγγελων του θεου ). That is to say, the joy of God himself. The angels are in a sense the neighbours of God.