14 Bible Verses about Happiness
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Therefore we are comforted. And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.
And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."'
For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you in return for all the joy which we feel for your sake before our God,
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.read more.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Behold, we call those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
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Happiness » General references to
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Behold, we call those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
"There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and feasted sumptuously every day.
But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus received evil things; but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.
And he told them a parable, saying: "The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. read more.
And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have prepared?'
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is limited to this life
But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus received evil things; but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Happiness » Of the wicked » Woe against
Woe to you who are full now, for you shall hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is vain
Happiness » Of the wicked » Herod
On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and made an address to them. And the people shouted, "The voice of a god and not of a man!" Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to recklessness
Happiness » Of the wicked » Haman
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have prepared?'
