Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

If

Proverbs 23:24
The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Proverbs 10:1
Solomon’s proverbs:

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For who is our hope or joy or crown of boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?
1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
2 John 1:4
I was very glad to find some of your children walking in the truth, in keeping with a command we have received from the Father.
3 John 1:3
For I was very glad when some brothers came and testified to your faithfulness to the truth—how you are walking in the truth.

Even mine

Jeremiah 32:41
I will take delight in them to do what is good for them, and with all My heart and mind I will faithfully plant them in this land.
Zephaniah 3:17
Yahweh your God is among you,
a warrior who saves.
He will rejoice over you with gladness.
He will bring you quietness with His love.
He will delight in you with shouts of joy.”
Luke 15:23
Then bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let’s celebrate with a feast,
John 15:11
“I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

General references

Luke 1:14
There will be joy and delight for you,
and many will rejoice at his birth.

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