John 3:29

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

Matthew 9:15

And Jesus said, Can the children of the bride-chamber mourn, as long as the bride-groom is with them? But the days will come, when the bride-groom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

Matthew 22:2

who made a marriage-feast for his son.

Matthew 25:1

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 2:10-14

And the angel said to them, Fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Luke 15:6

And coming home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying to them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

John 16:24

Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name: ask (and ye shall receive) that your joy may be full.

John 17:13

And now I am coming to thee, and I speak these things in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in them.

2 Corinthians 11:2

For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy; for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Ephesians 5:25-27

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it;

Philippians 2:2

that ye think the same thing, having the same love, being of one soul, of one mind.

1 John 1:4

And these things write we to you, that your joy may be full.

2 John 1:12

Having many things to write to you, I was not minded to write with paper and ink: but I trust to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

Revelation 19:7-9

Let us be glad and rejoice and give the glory to him; for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

Revelation 21:9

And there came one of the seven angels that had the seven phials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee 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
who made a marriage-feast for his son.
2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy; for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it;
Revelation 19:7
Let us be glad and rejoice and give the glory to him; for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Revelation 21:9
And there came one of the seven angels that had the seven phials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

The friend

Matthew 9:15
And Jesus said, Can the children of the bride-chamber mourn, as long as the bride-groom is with them? But the days will come, when the bride-groom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

This

Luke 2:10
And the angel said to them, Fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke 15:6
And coming home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying to them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

General references

Mark 1:7
And proclaimed, saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.