Romans 5:2-3
Through Jesus we have also gained access by [our] faith to this unearned favor [of God]. We stand firm in it, and are glad that we have the hope of being honored by God.
2 Timothy 2:26
and that they will come to their senses and escape from being trapped by the devil, who had captured them to do what he wanted.
James 1:2
Consider it [an occasion for] much joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,
1 Peter 1:8
Although you have not seen Jesus, you [still] love Him and believe in Him, and this causes you to have an indescribable, glorious joy.
1 John 1:4
We are writing to you about these things, so that [together] our joy may be [completely] full.