32 Bible Verses about Joy

whom you not seeing, love with divine love; on whom, not looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

and leading them into his house, he set a table by them, and rejoiced throughout his house, having believed in God.

And you became imitators of us, and the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation, with the joy of the Holy Ghost;

For what is it? moreover that in every place, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and I rejoice in this, yes, and I will rejoice. For I know that this will turn out to me unto salvation, through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

and bring hither the fatted calf, slay him, and eating, let us be merry: because this my son was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

and the light of a candle shall no more shine in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall no longer be heard in thee: because thy merchants were the great men of the earth; because by thy sorcery all nations were deceived,

Weep, and mourn, lament: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into sorrow.

Woe unto you who are full! because you shall hunger. Woe unto you who are now laughing because you shall weep and mourn.

And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subordinated to us in thy name.

Who, coming, and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and continued to exhort all, with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord:

because this my son was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

but not only so, but even rejoicing in God through Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we now received reconciliation.

My boldness to you is great, my rejoicing over you is much: I have been filled with consolation, I superabound with joy in all our tribulation.

For what thanks are we able to render unto God in your behalf, for all the joy with which we rejoice on account of you before our God;

I have no greater joy than this, that I may hear of my children walking about in truth.

Truly, truly, I say unto you, that you will weep and mourn, and the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

in order that having come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you find rest.

Therefore we have been comforted. But we rejoiced the more exceedingly in our consolation over the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all:

that we should exhort Titus, that as he formerly began it, he may indeed also complete this grace unto you.

for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

Rejoice, and he exceedingly glad: because your reward is great in the heavens: for in this manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold your reward in heaven is great: for according to these things were their fathers accustomed to do to the prophets.

longing to see you, remembering your tears, in order that I may be filled with joy;

that which we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, in order that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is indeed with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we write the same things to you, in order that our joy may be full.

Having many things to write to you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come to you, and mouth to mouth to speak to you, in order that our joy may be full.

So, my beloved and longed for brethren, my joy and my crown, stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

For you are our glory and joy.

And having confidence in this, I know that I shall abide with you all, unto your promotion and the joy of your faith;

not that we domineer over your faith, but we are fellow-workers of your joy: for by faith you stand.

as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

Now I rejoice in sufferings in your behalf, and am filling up the residue of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh in behalf of his body, which is the church;

And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to receive the book, and to open its seals: because thou wast slain, and didst with thy blood redeem unto God out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation; and didst make them a kingdom and priests unto our God: and they shall reign on the earth.

Therefore rejoice, O ye heavens, and those dwelling in them; woe unto the earth and the sea! because the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, knowing that he has little time.

as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

Rejoice in the Lord always: I say to you again, Rejoice.

having the word of life; unto my boasting in the day of Christ, because I did not run in vain, neither did I labor in vain.

Obey your leaders, and be submissive: for they are watching for your souls, as they shall give an account that they may do this with joy and not with grief, for this is unprofitable to you.

fill my joy, that you may think the same thing, having the same divine love, being like-minded, thinking this one thing;

Yea, brother, let me rejoice over you in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you indeed is not burdensome to me, but it is safe to you.

having the word of life; unto my boasting in the day of Christ, because I did not run in vain, neither did I labor in vain.

Then indeed they having been sent away by the church, traveled through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles: and they continued to make great joy to all the brethren.

Who is afflicted among you? let him pray. Who is merry? let him sing psalms.

speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,

For we are the circumcision, who serve the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, also having no confidence in the flesh:

and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing, except you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For you are our glory and joy.

For what thanks are we able to render unto God in your behalf, for all the joy with which we rejoice on account of you before our God;

For I had much joy and consolation over your divine love, because the affections of the saints have been refreshed by you, O brother.

The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a treasure having been hidden in a field; which a man having found, concealed; and from his joy he goes and sells all things so many as he has, and buys that field.

and there was great joy in that city.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing, except you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For you are our glory and joy.

But to him who is able to keep you from falling, and to establish you blameless in the presence of his glory with rejoicing.

but as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; in order that you may also rejoice in the revelation of his glory, being glad.

And having laid many stripes on them, they cast them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them safely:

But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.

In whom you rejoice, if however it is needful, being grieved a little while among manifold temptations: in order

Count it all joy, my brethren, when you may fall into manifold temptations.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold your reward in heaven is great: for according to these things were their fathers accustomed to do to the prophets.

And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

and leading them into his house, he set a table by them, and rejoiced throughout his house, having believed in God.

A great multitude strewed their garments in the road: and others cut down the branches from the trees, and were strewing them in the road. And the multitudes going forward, and following, continued to cry out, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!

And many strewed their garments in the road; and others were cutting down the branches of the trees, (and strewing them in the road), And those going before, and those following after, continued to cry out, Hosanna: blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest!

And daily of one accord in the temple they were persevering; and breaking bread from house to house, they received their food with gladness and purity of heart,

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

Rejoice evermore;

And you became imitators of us, and the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation, with the joy of the Holy Ghost;

as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

And I heard a voice from heaven, as the sound of many waters, and as the sound of a great thunder: and the sound which I heard was as the sound of harpers harping with their harps: and they are singing a new song before the throne, and in presence of the four living creatures, and the elders. And no one was able to learn the song except the hundred and forty-four thousand, who have been redeemed from the earth.

because in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, coming upon you unto your testing: as some strange thing happening to you: but as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; in order that you may also rejoice in the revelation of his glory, being glad.

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the sound of many waters, and as the sound of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah! because the Lord our God Omnipotent reigned.

Blessed are ye when they may despise you, and shall persecute you, and may say all evil against you, falsifying, for my sake. Rejoice, and he exceedingly glad: because your reward is great in the heavens: for in this manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is divine love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,

For you suffered along with the prisoners, and received with joy the spoliation of your goods, knowing that you have a better and abiding possession.

If you may keep my commandments, abide in my love; as I have kept the commandments of my Father, and I abide in His love. I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

not that we domineer over your faith, but we are fellow-workers of your joy: for by faith you stand.

And I wrote this same thing, in order that, having come, I may not have grief over those from whom it behooves me to rejoice; and having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

His lord said to him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou wast faithful over few things, and I will make thee ruler over many things: come thou into the joy of thy lord.

And immediately a multitude of the heavenly host was with the angel, praising God and saying; Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth; good will among men.

And having come out quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy, they were running to tell His disciples.

And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

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

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

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

in order that having come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you find rest.

looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.

looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.

but as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; in order that you may also rejoice in the revelation of his glory, being glad.

And the angel said to them; Fear not; for behold, I preach unto you the gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people; because this day a Savior is born unto you, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

whom you not seeing, love with divine love; on whom, not looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

whom you not seeing, love with divine love; on whom, not looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

and having come into the house, calls together the friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you that so there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, rather than ninety and nine just persons who have not need of repentance.

And the word was heard in the ears of the church in Jerusalem concerning them: and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. Who, coming, and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and continued to exhort all, with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord:

And having risen, he came to his father. And he being yet a great way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and having run, fell upon his neck, and kissed him copiously. And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: and I am no more worthy to be called thy son. And the father said to his servants, Bring hither the first robe, and put it on him; and give a ring to his hand, and sandals to his feet: read more.
and bring hither the fatted calf, slay him, and eating, let us be merry: because this my son was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. And his elder son was in the field: and while coming he drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And calling one of the servants, asked him what these things might be. And he said to him, Because thy brother has come; and thy father has slain the fatted calf, because he received him sound. And he was angry, and did not wish to come in: and his father having gone out, continued to intreat him. And responding he said to the father, Behold, I serve thee so many years, and have never transgressed thy commandment: and thou hast never given me a kid, that I may rejoice with my friends: but when this thy son, the one devouring thy living with harlots came, thou hast slain for him the fatted calf. And he said to him, Child, thou art always with me, and all mine are thine: and it behooved me to be glad and rejoice; because this thy brother was dead, and is alive; was lost, and is found.

And now, behold, I go to Jerusalem bound in spirit, not knowing the things which shall come upon me in it: except that the Holy Ghost in every city witnesses to me, saying that bonds and tribulations await me. But I consider my life worthy of no consideration to myself, so as to finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.

So, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. And He said, A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to the father, Father, give to me the portion of the estate that falls to me. And he immediately divided unto them his living. read more.
And not many days afterward the younger son gathering all together, departed into a far-off country; and there wasted his substance living riotously. And he having expended all, a severe famine came into that country; and he began to be in want. And having gone he joined himself to one of the citizens of that country: and he sent him into his fields to feed swine: and he was desiring to fill his stomach from the pods, which the swine were eating: and no one gave unto him: and having come to himself he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread in abundance, but here I perish with hunger! Having risen I will go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: and I am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. And having risen, he came to his father. And he being yet a great way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and having run, fell upon his neck, and kissed him copiously. And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: and I am no more worthy to be called thy son. And the father said to his servants, Bring hither the first robe, and put it on him; and give a ring to his hand, and sandals to his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, slay him, and eating, let us be merry: because this my son was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. And his elder son was in the field: and while coming he drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And calling one of the servants, asked him what these things might be. And he said to him, Because thy brother has come; and thy father has slain the fatted calf, because he received him sound. And he was angry, and did not wish to come in: and his father having gone out, continued to intreat him. And responding he said to the father, Behold, I serve thee so many years, and have never transgressed thy commandment: and thou hast never given me a kid, that I may rejoice with my friends: but when this thy son, the one devouring thy living with harlots came, thou hast slain for him the fatted calf. And he said to him, Child, thou art always with me, and all mine are thine: and it behooved me to be glad and rejoice; because this thy brother was dead, and is alive; was lost, and is found.

And now I come to thee; and speak these things in the world, that they may have my joy complete in themselves.

And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

Until now you have asked nothing in my name: ask, and you shall receive, in order that your joy may be full.

and leading them into his house, he set a table by them, and rejoiced throughout his house, having believed in God.

But I consider my life worthy of no consideration to myself, so as to finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.

And daily of one accord in the temple they were persevering; and breaking bread from house to house, they received their food with gladness and purity of heart, praising God, and having favor unto all the people. And the Lord was daily adding to them those who were being saved.

he received Him into his arms and blessed God and said; Now, O Lord, thou art letting thy servant depart, in peace according to thy word; because mine eyes saw thy salvation, read more.
which thou didst prepare before the face of all peoples; a light unto the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied saying; Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, because He looked upon us and wrought redemption to His people, and raised up unto us a horn of salvation in the house of David His son. read more.
As he spoke through the mouth of His holy prophets from the beginning; salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all those who hate us, to execute mercy with our fathers, and remember His holy covenant, the oath which He swore to Abraham our father: to grant unto us, having been delivered out of the hand of our enemies, to serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life. And thou, little child, shall be called a prophet of the Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, to give knowledge of salvation to His people in remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God, in which the dayspring from on high looked upon us, to appear unto those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet in the way of peace.

And Mary said; My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, because He looked upon the low state of his handmaiden. read more.
For behold from now all generations call me blessed; because the Mighty One did great things unto me, and His name is holy; and His mercy unto generation of generations to them that fear Him. He wrought power by his own arm; he dispersed the proud in the thought of their heart. He cast down the mighty from thrones and exalted the humble. He filled the poor with good things, and sent away the rich empty. He delivered his son Israel, to remember mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever. And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

So, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

I say unto you that so there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, rather than ninety and nine just persons who have not need of repentance.

And immediately a multitude of the heavenly host was with the angel, praising God and saying; Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth; good will among men.

I have spoken these things to you, in order that you may have peace in me. In the world you have tribulation: but take courage; I have conquered the world.

through whom we also have access by faith unto this grace in which we stand, and let us rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Moreover do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in the heavens.

At the same hour He rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and the earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and revealed them to babes: yea, Father, because it was thus pleasing in thy sight.

And now I come to thee; and speak these things in the world, that they may have my joy complete in themselves.

I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Truly, truly, I say unto you, that you will weep and mourn, and the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name.

I say unto you that so there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, rather than ninety and nine just persons who have not need of repentance.

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt fill me with gladness with thy countenance.

Then indeed they having been sent away by the church, traveled through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles: and they continued to make great joy to all the brethren.

and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

already. He that reapeth receiveth reward, and gathereth fruit unto eternal life; in order that both the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.

Weep, and mourn, lament: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into sorrow.

whom you not seeing, love with divine love; on whom, not looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest, by name Zacharias, of the course of Ahijah, and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless. And there was no child to them, as Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in their days. read more.
And it came to pass, while he was officiating in the order of his course before God, (according to the custom of the priesthood he was chosen by lot to offer incense), having gone into the temple of the Lord; and all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense; the angel of the Lord appeared unto him standing on the right hand of the altar of incense: and Zacharias was troubled seeing him, and fear fell on him. And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John. And there shall be joy and rejoicing, and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great before the Lord; and he shall not drink wine and strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from the womb of his mother. And he will turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord, their God. And he will go before Him in the spirit and Power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord. And Zacharias said to the angel: According to what shall I know this? for I am old and my wife advanced in her days. And the angel responding said to him; I am Gabriel standing in the presence of God, and am sent to speak to you and to preach to you these things. And behold thou shalt be dumb and unable to speak, unto the day upon which these things may take place; because thou didst not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their time. And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering because he tarries in the temple. And having come out he was unable to speak to them; and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he was beckoning to them and remained dumb. And it came to pass when the days of his ministry were fulfilled, he went away to his own house. And after these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, That the Lord so hath done unto me, in the days in which He condescended to take away my reproach among men. And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, to which was the name Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man, to whom was the name Joseph of the house of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary. And the angel having come to her said; Hail, thou blessed one; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women. And she seeing was troubled over his word, and was reasoning what kind this salutation might be. And the angel said to her; Fear not, Mary; for thou didst find favor with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive and hear a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David: and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His Kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said to the angel; How shall this be, since I know not man? And the angel responding said to her; The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore, indeed, that holy thing that is begotten shall be called the Son of God. And behold Elizabeth thy kinswoman, indeed, herself having conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month, to her who is called barren. Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said; Behold the handmaiden of the Lord; may it be done unto me according to thy word. And the angel went away from her. And Mary, rising, departed into the mountainous land, with haste, into a city of Judah. And she came into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elizabeth. And it came to pass when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant in her womb leaped; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit; and she spoke with a loud voice and said; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord may come unto me? For behold when the voice of your salutation came into my ears, the infant in my womb leaped with joy.

Then indeed they having been sent away by the church, traveled through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles: and they continued to make great joy to all the brethren.

And having found it, places it on his shoulders, rejoicing:

and there was great joy in that city.

And hearing these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then God has also given unto the Gentiles repentance unto life.

and were constantly in the temple, praising God.

And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subordinated to us in thy name.

And they still disbelieving from joy, and wondering, He said to them, Have you here any edible?

and recognizing the voice of Peter, from joy did not open the gate, but running in, she proclaimed that Peter stands before the gate.

But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.

because in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

always in all my prayer with joy making supplication,

And having come out quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy, they were running to tell His disciples.

And you became imitators of us, and the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation, with the joy of the Holy Ghost;

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all things which they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.

And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

And leaping out, he stood, and continued to walk around, and came into the temple with them, walking around and leaping, and praising God.

You heard that I said to you, I go away, and I come to you. If you love me with divine love, you would rejoice, because I go to my Father: because the Father is greater than I.

and bring hither the fatted calf, slay him, and eating, let us be merry: because this my son was dead, and is alive again; was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.

My boldness to you is great, my rejoicing over you is much: I have been filled with consolation, I superabound with joy in all our tribulation.

Rejoice in the Lord always: I say to you again, Rejoice.

You heard that I said to you, I go away, and I come to you. If you love me with divine love, you would rejoice, because I go to my Father: because the Father is greater than I.