9 Bible Verses about Cheerfulness

And when they came out of the vessel, immediately perceiving him, running through all parts of that country, they began to carry about on couches those who were afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was.

These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.

But Paul (the governor having made him a sign to speak) replied, Knowing that for so many years thou hast been the judge of this nation, I with the more confidence offer my defence respecting the matters which concern me:

Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.

or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

or if the deacon's office, be active in the service; or he that teacheth, in teaching; or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be undissembled. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Is any man among you under afflictions? let him pray. Is any man happy in mind? let him sing psalms.

Wherefore, sirs, cheer up: for I believe God that it will be so, exactly as he hath spoken to me.

Then were they all cheered up, and they too took refreshment.