The Parable of the Lost Coin Meaning & Bible Verses

In the parable, Jesus describes a woman who has ten silver coins and loses one of them. She lights a lamp, sweeps the house diligently, and searches for the lost coin until she finds it. When she does, she calls together her friends and neighbors to rejoice with her over the coin that was lost but has now been found.

This parable is part of a series of parables in Luke 15 that highlight the value of each individual and the significance of repentance. It underscores the importance of God’s pursuit of the lost, emphasizing His love and grace in seeking them. The parable also portrays the heavenly rejoicing that takes place when a sinner repents.

See 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.”