Philippians 1:4
always when offering any prayer on behalf of you all, finding a joy in offering it.
Romans 1:9
I call God to witness--to whom I render priestly and spiritual service by telling the Good News about His Son-- how unceasingly I make mention of you in His presence,
Luke 15:7
I tell you that in the same way there will be rejoicing in Heaven over one repentant sinner--more rejoicing than over ninety-nine blameless persons who have no need of repentance.
Luke 15:10
"I tell you that in the same way there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one repentant sinner."
Ephesians 1:14-23
that Spirit being a pledge and foretaste of our inheritance, in anticipation of its full redemption--the inheritance which He has purchased to be specially His for the extolling of His glory.
Philippians 1:9-11
And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more accompanied by clear knowledge and keen perception, for testing things that differ,
Philippians 2:2
united by mutual love, with harmony of feeling giving your minds to one and the same object.
Philippians 3:18
For there are many whom I have often described to you, and I now even with tears describe them, as being enemies to the Cross of Christ.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brethren, dearly loved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my dearly-loved ones.
Colossians 2:5
For although, as you say, I am absent from you in body, yet in spirit I am present with you and am delighted to witness your good discipline and the solid front presented by your faith in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:2
We continually give thanks to God because of you all, while we make mention of you in our prayers.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
For what is our hope or joy, or the crown of which we boast? Is it not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His Coming?
2 John 1:4
It is an intense joy to me to have found some of your children living true Christian lives, in obedience to the command which we have received from the Father.