1 Peter 1:6
This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.
James 1:2
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,
Isaiah 61:3
to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.
Romans 5:2
through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God's glory.
1 Peter 5:10
And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.
1 Samuel 2:1
Hannah prayed, "My heart rejoices in the Lord; my horn is exalted high because of the Lord. I loudly denounce my enemies, for I am happy that you delivered me.
Job 9:27-28
If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression and be cheerful,'
Psalm 34:19
The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.
Psalm 95:1
Come! Let's sing for joy to the Lord! Let's shout out praises to our protector who delivers us!
Psalm 119:28
I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!
Isaiah 12:2-3
Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer."
Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; I will be overjoyed because of my God. For he clothes me in garments of deliverance; he puts on me a robe symbolizing vindication. I look like a bridegroom when he wears a turban as a priest would; I look like a bride when she puts on her jewelry.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven."
John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage -- I have conquered the world."
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."
Romans 5:11
Not only this, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Psalm 9:14
Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance."
Psalm 35:10
With all my strength I will say, "O Lord, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them."
Psalm 69:20
Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.
Psalm 119:75
I know, Lord, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.
Lamentations 3:32-33
Though he causes us grief, he then has compassion on us according to the abundance of his loyal kindness.
Matthew 26:37
He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.
Luke 1:47
and my spirit has begun to rejoice in God my Savior,
Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:
Romans 9:2
I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
2 Corinthians 4:7-11
But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? (I am talking like I am out of my mind!) I am even more so: with much greater labors, with far more imprisonments, with more severe beatings, facing death many times.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Philippians 2:26
Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.
Philippians 3:3
For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, exult in Christ Jesus, and do not rely on human credentials
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you received the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, despite great affliction.
Hebrews 11:35-38
and women received back their dead raised to life. But others were tortured, not accepting release, to obtain resurrection to a better life.
Hebrews 12:7-11
Endure your suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?
James 1:9
Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.
James 4:9
Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair.
1 Peter 1:7-8
Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold -- gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away -- and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 4:7
For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.