35 Bible Verses about Rejoicing

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Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, the sight filled them with intense joy.

Acts 8:39

But no sooner had they come up out of the water than the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again. With a glad heart he resumed his journey;

Philippians 3:1

In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.

Matthew 25:21

"'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master; 'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you in charge of much: share your master's joy.'

Philippians 1:25

I am convinced of this, and I know that I shall remain, and shall go on working side by side with you all, to promote your progress and joy in the faith;

1 Peter 1:8

Him you love, though your eyes have never looked on Him. In Him, though at present you cannot see Him, you nevertheless trust, and triumph with a joy which is unspeakable and is crowned with glory,

Romans 5:1-2

Standing then acquitted as the result of faith, let us enjoy peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also, as the result of faith, we have obtained an introduction into that state of favour with God in which we stand, and we exult in hope of some day sharing in God's glory.

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Rejoicing » Instances of

Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, the sight filled them with intense joy.

More verses: Acts 8:39 Luke 1:47

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden

1 Corinthians 13:6

She finds no pleasure in injustice done to others, but joyfully sides with the truth.

More verses: Obadiah 1:12

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Famine

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment

Acts 16:23

and, after severely flogging them, they threw them into jail and bade the jailer keep them safely.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials

1 Peter 4:12-13

Dear friends, do not be surprised at finding that that scorching flame of persecution is raging among you to put you to the test--as though some surprising thing were accidentally happening to you. On the contrary, in the degree that you share in the sufferings of the Christ, rejoice, so that at the unveiling of His glory you may also rejoice with triumphant gladness.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Loss of property

Hebrews 10:34

For you not only showed sympathy with those who were imprisoned, but you even submitted with joy when your property was taken from you, being well aware that you have in your own selves a more valuable possession and one which will remain.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Persecution

Acts 5:41

They, therefore, left the Sanhedrin and went their way, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace on behalf of the NAME.

Topics on Rejoicing

Lack Of Rejoicing

1 Corinthians 13:6

She finds no pleasure in injustice done to others, but joyfully sides with the truth.

Rejoicing In Evil

Mark 14:11

They gladly listened to his proposal, and promised to give him a sum of money. So he looked out for an opportunity to betray Him.

Rejoicing In God's Word

Matthew 13:20

He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy.

Rejoicing In Prosperity

John 16:21

A woman, when she is in labour, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has given birth to the babe, she no longer remembers the pain, because of her joy at a child being born into the world.

Rejoicing In Relief

Luke 15:24

for my son here was dead and has come to life again: he was lost and has been found.' "And they began to be merry.

Rejoicing In Success

Luke 15:5

And when he has found it, he lifts it on his shoulder, glad at heart.

Rejoicing Over Justice

Revelation 18:20

Rejoice over her, O Heaven, and you saints and Apostles and Prophets; for God has taken vengeance upon her because of you."

Stopping Rejoicing

Revelation 18:23

Never again shall the light of a lamp shine in thee, and never again shall the voice of a bridegroom or of a bride be heard in thee. For thy merchants were the great men of the earth, and with the magic which thou didst practise all nations were led astray.

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