35 Bible Verses about Rejoicing
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Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]."
and my spirit has rejoiced in God, my Savior.
And when they came up out of the water, the Holy Spirit of the Lord [supernaturally?] directed Philip to go elsewhere and the eunuch did not see him anymore, as he continued on his journey rejoicing.
Then he brought them up into his house and prepared a meal for them. So, he and everyone in his household, who had believed in God [and were immersed], rejoiced greatly.
Through Jesus we have also gained access by [our] faith to this unearned favor [of God]. We stand firm in it, and are glad that we have the hope of being honored by God.
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in [your relationship to] the Lord. It does not trouble me to write the same things to you again, because you will be safer if I do. [Note: These "same things" may refer to warnings against false teachers which Paul had either spoken to them or written about previously].
His master replied, 'Well done, you are a good and trustworthy servant. You have been trustworthy over a [relatively] few things, so I will place you over many things. Come and share in your master's joy.'
May God, [the source] of hope, fill you with complete joy and peace as you believe [in Christ], so that you may have an abundance of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
So, being convinced of this, I know I will remain [in my body] and continue with all of you for your spiritual progress and joy in the faith,
Although you have not seen Jesus, you [still] love Him and believe in Him, and this causes you to have an indescribable, glorious joy.
So, since we are made right with God by [our] faith, we have peace with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Jesus we have also gained access by [our] faith to this unearned favor [of God]. We stand firm in it, and are glad that we have the hope of being honored by God.
Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is to be praised for being so merciful as to have given us a new birth, which provides for us a hope of never ending life through the means of Jesus Christ's return from the dead.
From Thematic Bible
Rejoicing » Instances of
Through Jesus we have also gained access by [our] faith to this unearned favor [of God]. We stand firm in it, and are glad that we have the hope of being honored by God.
Then he brought them up into his house and prepared a meal for them. So, he and everyone in his household, who had believed in God [and were immersed], rejoiced greatly.
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden
[Love] is not glad about the evil [that people do], but is glad about the truth [i.e., the good in their lives].
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Famine
Be happy and very glad, for your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets [who lived] before you in the same way.
Be happy at that time and jump for joy and realize that your reward in heaven will be great, for the forefathers [i.e., of your corrupt Jewish leaders] treated the prophets the same way.
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty
sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.
Now I rejoice in [spite of] my sufferings for your sake, and I am filling up [i.e., completing] in my physical body what was lacking in the afflictions Christ endured for His body's sake, the church.
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment
After beating them severely, they threw them in jail and ordered the jailor to have them securely guarded.
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Loved ones, do not be surprised that you people are undergoing extremely difficult trials, as though something strange were happening to you, for it is [only] a test [of your faith]. You should rejoice that you are sharing some of what Christ has suffered, so that you will get to rejoice all the more when He returns in His splendor.
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Loss of property
For you showed sympathy for those who were in prison and accepted it joyfully when your [own] possessions were taken away, [because] you knew that you yourselves had a better and more permanent possession [in heaven].
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Persecution
When the apostles left the Council meeting, they were rejoicing over being considered worthy to suffer [such] shame for the name [of Jesus].
Topics on Rejoicing
Angels Rejoicing
Luke 15:10In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels [i.e., in heaven ?] over one sinful person who repents."
Eating Drinking And Rejoicing
Luke 16:19"Now there was a certain rich man who was dressed in purple [clothing] and soft linen [garments] and who lived every day in pleasure and luxury.
Future Rejoicing In God
John 16:22So, you men also will experience grief [i.e., over my suffering and death], but I will see you again and your hearts will be glad. And no one will take away your joy.
Lack Of Rejoicing
1 Corinthians 13:6[Love] is not glad about the evil [that people do], but is glad about the truth [i.e., the good in their lives].
Rejoicing In Christ
Philippians 4:4Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Rejoicing In Evil
Mark 14:11And when they [i.e., the leading priests] realized this, they were very pleased and promised to give him money. So, Judas began looking for a convenient way to turn Jesus over to these Jewish leaders.
Rejoicing In God's Word
Matthew 13:20And the person who was sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the message and immediately welcomes it joyfully,
Rejoicing In God's Works
1 Timothy 6:17[Solemnly] urge those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant, nor to place their hope in the uncertainty of [their] wealth, but in God, who generously supplies us with everything to enjoy.
Rejoicing In Prosperity
John 16:21A woman has pain when giving birth because her time has come. But when the child is born, she does not remember the intense suffering because she is so happy over the child being born into the world.
Rejoicing In Relief
Luke 15:24For my son here was dead [spiritually], but is [now] alive again. He was lost [from me], but [now] is found.' And they began to celebrate.
Rejoicing In Success
Luke 15:5And when he finds it, he places it on his shoulders [i.e., to return it], and is so glad.
Rejoicing In Trial
Matthew 5:12Be happy and very glad, for your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets [who lived] before you in the same way.
Rejoicing In Tribulation
Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance;
Rejoicing Over Justice
Revelation 18:20Be glad, heaven, and you saints, and you apostles, and you prophets, for God has brought judgment on her for you [i.e., for the way she treated you].'"
Rejoicing When Someone Is Saved
Luke 15:10In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels [i.e., in heaven ?] over one sinful person who repents."
Stopping Rejoicing
Revelation 18:23And the light of a lamp will never shine in you again. And the voices of the groom and bride will never be heard in you again. For your [retail] merchants were the great men of the earth, and all the nations were deceived by your sorceries.
