16 Bible Verses about Joy, And Human Experience

but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John: he shall be your joy and transport, and numbers shall rejoice at his birth. he shall appear as a divine messenger. he shall drink neither wine, nor any other strong liquor: he shall be filled with the holy spirit, even from his infancy:

her neighbours and her relations having heard how the Lord had heap'd his favours upon her, they congratulated with her:

but when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in publick, and made such an impression upon Herod, that he promised her upon oath, to give whatever she should ask;

Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.

Wherefore, my dearly beloved brethren, my joy and my crown, whom I long to see, continue firm in your christian profession, my beloved.

bless them, but curse not. rejoice with those that do rejoice, and weep with those that weep.

for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem. they have thought fit, I say, and they owed them as much. for if the Gentiles have participated of their spirituals, they are bound on their side to minister to them in their temporals.

so that if one member suffer, they all suffer with it: or if one be honoured, they partake of it.

and I never pray without praying for you all with joy, for your liberality to the gospel, from the first day to the present time. being persuaded that he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ. it is but just

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. it is not uneasy to me to write what I have already said, and it is an advantage to you.

I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME; and my inclination to abide in this life, as being more advantageous for YOU: which consideration persuades me that I shall abide, and even continue some time with you all, to improve your advancement in the faith, and to promote your joy:read more.
that by my being present with you again, I may be the occasion of heightning your christian joy.

Rejoice in the Lord alway: I say it again, rejoice.

and the disciples were filled with joy, and with the holy spirit.

cry'd out, "sirs, what are you going to do? we are but men as well as you, and we exhort you to renounce these vanities, and turn to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth and the sea, and all that they contain: who in past ages has let all Nations proceed in their own ways. nevertheless he sufficiently display'd himself by his beneficence to mankind, in giving us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, replenishing our hearts with food and gladness."

Then Mary said, "my soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my saviour, for he hath regarded the low estate of his servant: and future ages shall proclaim me blessed.read more.
the almighty hath distinguish'd me by the greatest marks of favour: his name be for ever reverenc'd.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the holy spirit.