16 Bible Verses about Joy, And Human Experience

But the angel said to him, "Fear not, Zacharias; because your supplication was heard; and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth; for he will be great before the Lord; and he will drink no wine nor strong drink; and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

And her neighbors and kindred heard that the Lord was magnifying His mercy together with her; and they rejoiced with her.

But, on a birthday celebration of Herod, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod. Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.

Therefore, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

Be ready to rejoice with those who rejoice; to weep with those who weep;

For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem. Indeed, they were well pleased, and their debtors they are; for, if the gentiles were partakers of their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things.

And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

having become persuaded of this very thing, that He Who began in you a good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you to me, indeed, is not irksome, while for you it is safe.

but I am constrained by the two; having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for it is far better; but to abide in flesh is more needful for you. And, having become assured of this, I know that I shall abide, and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,read more.
that your glorying may abound in Jesus Christ in me through my presence with you again.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

And the disciples were being filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

and saying, "Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like nature with you, proclaiming to you glad tidings, that ye should turn from these vanities to the living God, Who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them; Who, in the past generations, suffered all the nations to walk in their own ways; and yet He left not Himself without witness, doing good, giving you rains from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness."

And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord; and my spirit exulted in God my Saviour; because He looked upon the lowliness of His handmaid; for, behold, from the present time all generations will call me happy;read more.
because the Mighty One did great things for me; and Holy is His name!

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound In hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.