16 Bible Verses about Joy, And Human Experience

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. They were pleased to do it, and indeed they are in debt to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.

And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

always making my prayer with joy in every prayer of mine for you all, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,read more.
so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

"Men, why are you doing this? We also are men, of like nature with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. In past generations he allowed all the nations to go their own ways; yet he did not leave himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness."

And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the lowly state of his servant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.read more.
For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.