16 Bible Verses about Joy, And Human Experience

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And it shall give thee joy and exultation; and many shall rejoice at his birth: for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her.

But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the circle, and pleased Herod: so that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she should ask.

Obey your presidents, and be subject to them: for they are vigilant for your souls, as being to render an account, that they may do it with joy, and not groaning: for that would be disadvantageous for you.

WHEREFORE, my brethren, beloved, and very dear to me, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, O beloved.

Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep.

For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem. They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things.

And if one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; and if one member be exalted, all the members rejoice with it.

always in every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now; being confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

MOREOVER, brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you.

For I am in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, for this is far, far better: but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you. And being so persuaded, I know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;read more.
that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me by my coming again unto you.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice.

And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

and saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We too are mortals subject to the same infirmities with you; preaching to you the gospel, that ye should turn from these vain things unto the living God, who made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things which are therein: who in the past generations hath suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. Although indeed he left not himself untestified of, doing us good, giving us from heaven showers, and fruitful seasons, replenishing our hearts with food and gladness.

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath exulted in God my Saviour: for he hath looked upon the lowly state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations pronounce me blessed.read more.
For the Mighty One hath done great things for me; and holy is his name.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost.