1 Peter 1:6
In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
James 1:2
Consider it nothing but joy, my
Isaiah 61:3
To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Romans 5:2
Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
Matthew 5:12
1 Samuel 2:1
Hannah prayed and said,
My horn (strength) is lifted up in the Lord,
My mouth has opened wide [to speak boldly] against my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
Job 9:27-28
“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’
Psalm 34:19
Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous,
But the Lord rescues him from them all.
Psalm 95:1
Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.
Psalm 119:28
My soul dissolves because of grief;
Renew and strengthen me according to [the promises of] Your word.
Isaiah 12:2-3
“Behold, God, my salvation!
I will trust and not be afraid,
For the Lord God is my strength and song;
Yes, He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the Lord,
My soul will exult in my God;
For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,
He has covered me with a robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom puts on a
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Matthew 11:28
Luke 10:20
John 16:22
John 16:33
Acts 14:22
strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
Romans 5:11
Not only that, but we also rejoice in God [rejoicing in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received and enjoy our reconciliation [with God].
Romans 12:12
constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles at the end of the line, like men sentenced to death [and paraded as prisoners in a procession], because we have become a spectacle to the world [a show in the world’s amphitheater], both to angels and to men.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.
Psalm 9:14
That I may tell aloud all Your praises,
That in the gates of the daughter of Zion (Jerusalem)
I may rejoice in Your salvation and Your help.
Psalm 35:10
All my bones will say, “Lord, who is like You,
Who rescues the afflicted from him who is too strong for him [to resist alone],
And the afflicted and the needy from him who robs him?”
Psalm 69:20
Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.
Psalm 119:75
I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are fair,
And that in faithfulness You have disciplined me.
Lamentations 3:32-33
For if He causes grief,
Then He will have compassion
According to His abundant lovingkindness and tender mercy.
Matthew 26:37
And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.
Luke 1:47
And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for
Romans 9:2
that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
2 Corinthians 4:7-11
But we have this precious treasure [the good news about salvation] in [unworthy] earthen vessels [of human frailty], so that the grandeur and surpassing greatness of the power will be [shown to be] from God [His sufficiency] and not from ourselves.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]!
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they [self-proclaimed] servants of Christ?—I am speaking as if I were out of my mind—I am more so [for I exceed them]; with far more labors, with far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, and often in danger of death.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
but He has said to me,
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Philippians 2:26
For he has been longing
Philippians 3:3
for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh—
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!
1 Thessalonians 1:6
You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
Hebrews 11:35-38
Women received back their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured [to death], refusing to accept release [offered on the condition of denying their faith], so that they would be resurrected to a better life;
Hebrews 12:7-11
You must submit to [correction for the purpose of] discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons; for
James 1:9
Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position [as a born-again believer, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God];
James 4:9
Be miserable and grieve and weep [over your sin]. Let your [foolish] laughter be turned to mourning and your [reckless] joy to gloom.
1 Peter 1:7-8
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:7
The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Ye greatly
Ye are
Bible References
Ye greatly
My horn (strength) is lifted up in the Lord,
My mouth has opened wide [to speak boldly] against my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
That I may tell aloud all Your praises,
That in the gates of the daughter of Zion (Jerusalem)
I may rejoice in Your salvation and Your help.
All my bones will say, “Lord, who is like You,
Who rescues the afflicted from him who is too strong for him [to resist alone],
And the afflicted and the needy from him who robs him?”
Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.
“Behold, God, my salvation!
I will trust and not be afraid,
For the Lord God is my strength and song;
Yes, He has become my salvation.”
To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
For
If
I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are fair,
And that in faithfulness You have disciplined me.
For if He causes grief,
Then He will have compassion
According to His abundant lovingkindness and tender mercy.
Ye are
“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’
Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.
My soul dissolves because of grief;
Renew and strengthen me according to [the promises of] Your word.
To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Manifold
Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous,
But the Lord rescues him from them all.