1 Peter 1:6

A New Birth To A Living Hope

⁵ who by God's power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ⁶ This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. ⁷ 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.

For A Season

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.