John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus' ministry].

Matthew 9:15

Jesus said to them, "Can the groomsmen act sadly while the groom is still with them? But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.

Matthew 22:2

"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who held a wedding reception for his son.

Matthew 25:1

"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]

Luke 2:10-14

And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for look, I am bringing good news that will cause great joy to all people.

Luke 15:6

And when he gets home, he calls his friends and neighbors together and says to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I found my sheep that was lost.'

John 16:24

Up until now you have not asked for anything in my name. [So now] ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete.

John 17:13

But now I am coming to you, and I am speaking these things [while still] in the world, so that they [i.e., the apostles] may have my joy within them in all its fullness.

2 Corinthians 11:2

For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you to Christ as a pure virgin.

Ephesians 5:25-27

Husbands, you should love your wives just as Christ also loved the church, and gave up His life for her,

Philippians 2:2

[Then] make me completely happy by being like-minded, having the same love [for one another], being united in spirit and having the same purpose.

1 John 1:4

We are writing to you about these things, so that [together] our joy may be [completely] full.

2 John 1:12

I have many [more] things to write to you about, but will not do so with paper and ink, since I hope to visit you [soon] and speak to you in person, so that our joy may be complete.

Revelation 19:7-9

We should rejoice and be extremely glad, and we should give honor to Him. For the time has come for the Lamb's marriage, and His bride has prepared herself [for the wedding].

Revelation 21:9

Then one of the seven angels who held the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues [i.e., judgments, See 15:1], came and spoke to me, saying, "Come here, [and] I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

The friend

General references

Bible References

Hath

Matthew 22:2
"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who held a wedding reception for his son.
2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you to Christ as a pure virgin.
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, you should love your wives just as Christ also loved the church, and gave up His life for her,
Revelation 19:7
We should rejoice and be extremely glad, and we should give honor to Him. For the time has come for the Lamb's marriage, and His bride has prepared herself [for the wedding].
Revelation 21:9
Then one of the seven angels who held the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues [i.e., judgments, See 15:1], came and spoke to me, saying, "Come here, [and] I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife."

The friend

Matthew 9:15
Jesus said to them, "Can the groomsmen act sadly while the groom is still with them? But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.

This

Luke 2:10
And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for look, I am bringing good news that will cause great joy to all people.
Luke 15:6
And when he gets home, he calls his friends and neighbors together and says to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I found my sheep that was lost.'

General references

Mark 1:7
In his preaching John said, "One who is more powerful than I am will follow my ministry. I am not [even] worthy to stoop down and loosen the straps of His sandals [i.e., to serve as His slave].