14 Bible Verses about Happiness
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Therefore we have been comforted; but in our comfort we rejoiced still more on account of the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all;
Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not highminded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good,
and I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast many goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.
For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sakes before our God;
who, when he came, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all to cleave to the Lord with purpose of heart;
And when the gentiles heard this, they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were ordained to everlasting life, believed.
His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant! thou hast been faithful over a little, I will place thee in charge of much; enter into the joy of thy lord.
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn; for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek; for they will inherit the earth.read more.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful; for they will obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have a right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.
Behold, we count those happy who have endured. Ye have heard of the patience of Job; behold also the end of the Lord, that he is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
From Thematic Bible
Happiness » General references to
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Behold, we count those happy who have endured. Ye have heard of the patience of Job; behold also the end of the Lord, that he is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.
But if ye even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. And be not afraid at their terrors, nor alarmed;
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 thou didst receive thy good things in thy lifetime, and Lazarus in like manner his evil things; but now he is comforted here, and thou art tormented.
And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do? for I have not where to store my crops. And he said, This will I do; I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I store all my crops and my goods; read more.
and I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast many goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry. But God said to him, Fool! this night will thy soul he required of thee; and whose will those things be which thou hast laid up?
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 thou didst receive thy good things in thy lifetime, and Lazarus in like manner his evil things; but now he is comforted here, and thou art tormented.
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 that are full now! for ye will hunger. Woe to you that laugh now! for ye will 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
And on a day appointed, Herod, having arrayed himself in royal apparel, and taken his seat on the throne, made a speech to them. And thereupon the people shouted, The voice of a god, and not of a man! But immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory, and he was eaten by worms, and expired.
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 will thy soul he required of thee; and whose will those things be which thou hast laid up?
Happiness » Of the wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is short
Happiness » Of the wicked » Marred by jealousy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Envy not
Happiness » Of the wicked » Belshazzar
Reproof » Leads to » Happiness
Topics on Happiness
Joy And Happiness
Luke 1:14And thou wilt have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice for his birth.
