9 Bible Verses about Cheerfulness

But no sooner had they gone ashore than the people immediately recognized Him. Then they scoured the whole district, and began to bring Him the sick on their mats wherever they heard He was.

"I have spoken all this to you in order that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction. But keep up your courage: *I* have won the victory over the world."

Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.

Let each contribute what he has decided upon in his own mind, and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. "It is a cheerful giver that God loves."

The teacher must do the same in his teaching; and he who exhorts others, in his exhortation. He who gives should be liberal; he who is in authority should be energetic and alert; and he who succours the afflicted should do it cheerfully.

if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties. The teacher must do the same in his teaching; and he who exhorts others, in his exhortation. He who gives should be liberal; he who is in authority should be energetic and alert; and he who succours the afflicted should do it cheerfully. Let your love be perfectly sincere. Regard with horror what is evil; cling to what is right.

Is one of you suffering? Let him pray. Is any one in good spirits? Let him sing a psalm.

"Therefore, Sirs, take courage; for I believe God, and am convinced that things will happen exactly as I have been told.

This raised the spirits of all, and they too took food.