35 Bible Verses about Rejoicing

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Matthew 2:10

And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

Acts 8:39

And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more: for he went on his way rejoicing.

Philippians 3:1

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

Philippians 1:25

And having confidence in this, I know that I shall abide with you all, unto your promotion and the joy of your faith;

1 Peter 1:8

whom you not seeing, love with divine love; on whom, not looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

Romans 5:1-2

Therefore having been justified by faith, let us have peace toward God through our Lord Jesus Christ: through whom we also have access by faith unto this grace in which we stand, and let us rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

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Rejoicing » Instances of

Matthew 2:10

And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

More verses: Acts 8:39 Luke 1:47

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden

More verses: Obadiah 1:12

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Famine

Luke 6:23

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold your reward in heaven is great: for according to these things were their fathers accustomed to do to the prophets.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment

Acts 16:23

And having laid many stripes on them, they cast them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them safely:

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials

1 Peter 4:12-13

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, coming upon you unto your testing: as some strange thing happening to you: but as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; in order that you may also rejoice in the revelation of his glory, being glad.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Loss of property

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Persecution

Acts 5:41

Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name.

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Rejoicing In Evil

Mark 14:11

And they, hearing, rejoiced, and promised to give him money. And he was seeking how he might betray Him opportunely.

Rejoicing In God's Word

Matthew 13:20

But the one sown upon the rocks, is he who heareth the word, and immediately with joy receives it;

Rejoicing In Prosperity

John 16:21

When a woman may bring forth she has sorrow, because her hour has come: but when the little child may be born, she remembers her suffering no more, for the joy that a man has been born into the world.

Rejoicing In Relief

Luke 15:24

because this my son was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

Rejoicing Over Justice

Revelation 18:20

Rejoice over her, O heaven, and the saints, and the apostles, and the prophets; because God has judged your judgment from her.

Stopping Rejoicing

Revelation 18:23

and the light of a candle shall no more shine in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall no longer be heard in thee: because thy merchants were the great men of the earth; because by thy sorcery all nations were deceived,

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