Thematic Bible: Rejoice
Thematic Bible
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Rejoice
Be happy and very glad, for your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets [who lived] before you in the same way.
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You should rejoice that you are sharing some of what Christ has suffered, so that you will get to rejoice all the more when He returns in His splendor.
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Rejoice » Who rejoices
Rejoice » Rejoicing in the lord
Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice!
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Rejoice » What to rejoice in
In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other]. Be enthusiastic instead of lazy. Be fervent in your spirit [Note: Some translators take "spirit" here to refer to the "Holy Spirit"], [as you] serve the Lord. Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.
See, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [i.e., to receive protection from accidental contact with venomous creatures. See Acts 28:5] and [to have authority] over all the power of the enemy [i.e., Satan. See verse 18]. And nothing at all will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]."
[Love] is not glad about the evil [that people do], but is glad about the truth [i.e., the good in their lives].
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Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
See, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [i.e., to receive protection from accidental contact with venomous creatures. See Acts 28:5] and [to have authority] over all the power of the enemy [i.e., Satan. See verse 18]. And nothing at all will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]."
[Love] is not glad about the evil [that people do], but is glad about the truth [i.e., the good in their lives].
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Rejoice » What rejoices the heart
Rejoice » When people rejoice
Rejoice » The time when righteous men rejoice
Rejoice » What the lord shall rejoice in
Rejoice » The voice of rejoicing
Rejoice » Who to rejoice with
Be happy with those who are joyful. Cry with those who are sad.
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