32 Bible Verses about Joy

Whom having not seen, ye love: in whom tho' ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

And having brought them up into his house, he set a table before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with his whole house.

And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.

What then? still every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ:

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry. For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.

And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee, and the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more in thee: for thy merchants, were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into heaviness.

Wo to you that are full; for ye shall hunger: wo to you that laugh now; for ye shall mourn and weep.

And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us thro' thy name.

Who coming and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.

For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.

And not only so, but we also glory in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the reconciliation.

Great is my freedom of speech toward you; great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I exceedingly abound with joy, over all our affliction.

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sake before our God?

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children walk in the truth.

Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye will weep and lament; but the world will rejoice: ye will be sorrowful; but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

Therefore we were comforted in your comfort, and we rejoiced the more exceedingly in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also compleat this gift among you.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; such therefore acknowledge.

Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.

Rejoice in that day and leap for joy; for behold your reward is great in heaven; for in like manner did their fathers to the prophets.

Longing to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

That which we have seen and heard declare we to you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ: And these things write we to you, that your joy may be full.

Having many things to write to you, I was not minded to write with paper and ink: but I trust to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

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

For ye are our glory and joy.

And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith:

Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy; for by faith ye have stood.

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

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh that which is behind of the sufferings of Christ for his body, which is the church:

And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book and to open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation, And hast made them unto our God kings and priests, and they shall reign over the earth.

Therefore rejoice ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them: Wo to the earth and the sea; for the devil is come down to you, having great wrath; because he knoweth he hath but a little time.

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

Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.

Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch over your souls, as they that must give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with groans: for that is unprofitable for you.

that ye think the same thing, having the same love, being of one soul, of one mind.

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in Christ.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not tedious to me, and it is safe for you.

Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any chearful? let him sing psalms.

wherein is excess; but be ye filled with the Spirit, Speaking to each other in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your hearts unto the Lord;

beware of the concision, For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sake before our God?

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field, which a man having found hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

And there was great joy in that city.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.

Now to Him who is able to keep you from falling, and to preserve you faultless in the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may likewise rejoice with exceeding great joy.

And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, tho' now for a little while (if need be) ye are in heaviness thro' manifold temptations.

My brethren, count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptations, Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

Rejoice in that day and leap for joy; for behold your reward is great in heaven; for in like manner did their fathers to the prophets.

And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,

And having brought them up into his house, he set a table before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with his whole house.

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut down branches from the trees and strewed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before and that followed after cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David; blessed in the name of the Lord is he that cometh: Hosanna in the highest.

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way. And they that went before, and they that followed after cried, saying, Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David that cometh: Hosanna in the highest.

And continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking the bread at home, they ate their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

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

Rejoice evermore:

And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.

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

And I heard a voice out of heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as a voice of a great thunder; and the voice which I heard was as of harpers harping on their harps. And they sing a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders: and none could learn the song but the hundred forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth.

That in a great trial of affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality:

Beloved, wonder not at the burning which is among you, which is for your trial, as if some strange thing befell you: But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may likewise rejoice with exceeding great joy.

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord God, the Almighty reigneth.

Happy are ye when men shall revile and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, fidelity,

For ye sympathized with my bonds, and received with joy the spoiling of your goods, knowing that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

Abide ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. I have spoken these things to you, that my joy might remain in you, and your joy might be full.

Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy; for by faith ye have stood.

And I wrote thus to you, that I might not when I come have grief from those for whom I ought to rejoice; being persuaded concerning you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace; goodwill toward men.

Lo, I have told you. And departing quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy they ran to tell his disciples.

And seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

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.

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, continue instant in prayer.

And seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

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.

That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right-hand of the throne of God.

who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at 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.

rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may likewise rejoice with exceeding great joy.

And the angel said to them, Fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

Whom having not seen, ye love: in whom tho' ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Whom having not seen, ye love: in whom tho' ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

And coming home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying to them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say to you, Thus joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, who do not need repentance.

And tidings of these things came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas, to go to Antioch: Who coming and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.

And he arose and came to his father: But while he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and his bowels yearned, and he ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. read more.
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry. For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to be merry. Now his elder son was in the field. And as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. And calling one of the servants, he asked what these things meant? And he told him, Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him in good health. But he was angry, and would not go in: therefore his father coming out intreated him. And he answering said to his father, Lo these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I thy commandment at any time, yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But as soon as this thy son was come, who hath devoured thy substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. And he said to him, Son, thou art always with me, and all that I have is thine. But it was meet to make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.

And now behold, being bound by the Spirit, I go to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost testifieth to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life precious to myself, so I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Thus, I say to 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 his father; Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. read more.
And he divided to them his substance. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, and took a journey into a far country, and there squandered away his substance, living riotously. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that country; and he began to be in want. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields, to feed swine. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine ate: and no man gave to him. And coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread enough and to spare, and I am perishing with hunger? I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee: I am no more worthy to be called thy son; make me as one of thy hired servants. And he arose and came to his father: But while he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and his bowels yearned, and he ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry. For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to be merry. Now his elder son was in the field. And as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. And calling one of the servants, he asked what these things meant? And he told him, Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him in good health. But he was angry, and would not go in: therefore his father coming out intreated him. And he answering said to his father, Lo these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I thy commandment at any time, yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But as soon as this thy son was come, who hath devoured thy substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. And he said to him, Son, thou art always with me, and all that I have is thine. But it was meet to make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.

And now I am coming to thee, and I speak these things in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in them.

And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,

Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name: ask (and ye shall receive) that your joy may be full.

And having brought them up into his house, he set a table before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with his whole house.

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life precious to myself, so I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

And continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking the bread at home, they ate their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added daily to the church those who were saved.

He took him up in his arms, and blessed God and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation: Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people. read more.
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us, in the house of his servant David: read more.
As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been since the world began: That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant, The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, That he would grant us, being 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, child, shalt be 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, by the remission of their sins, Thro' the tender mercy of our God, whereby the Day-spring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.

And 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 handmaiden: for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. read more.
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation. He hath wrought strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich empty away. He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

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

I say to you, Thus joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, who do not need repentance.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace; goodwill toward men.

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

By whom also we have been introduced through faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

Yet in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, that your names are written in heaven. In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

And now I am coming to thee, and I speak these things in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in them.

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

Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye will weep and lament; but the world will rejoice: ye will be sorrowful; but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

I say to you, Thus joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, who do not need repentance.

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou wilt fill me with joy by thy countenance.

And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren.

My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

And he that reapeth, receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit to life eternal, that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into heaviness.

Whom having not seen, ye love: in whom tho' ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls. Of which salvation the prophets enquired and searched diligently,

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. And they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years. read more.
And while he executed the priest's office before God, in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn the incense, going into the temple of the Lord. And the whole multitude of the people were praying without, at the time of incense. And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And Zacharias seeing him was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And thou shalt have joy and exultation, and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great before the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. And Zacharias said to the angel, Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife advanced in years. And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speak to thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. And behold, thou shalt be deaf, and not able to speak, till the day that these things are done, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. And coming out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived, that he had seen a vision; for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless. And when the days of his ministration were accomplished, he went to his own house. And after these days, his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Thus hath the Lord done to me, in the days wherein he looked upon me, to take away my reproach among men. And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God, to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin of the house of David, espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel coming in to her, said, Hail, thou highly favoured; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. But she seeing him, was troubled at his saying, and reasoned, what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob; for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary to the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answering said to her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that Holy thing which shall be born, shall be called the Son of God. And behold thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For with God, nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. And Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill-country, into a city of Judah, And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb: and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost, And cried 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 should come to me? For lo! when the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren.

And having found it, he layeth it on his shoulders rejoicing.

And there was great joy in that city.

When they heard these things, they were quiet, and glorified God, saying, Then God hath given to the Gentiles also repentance unto life.

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.

And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us thro' thy name.

And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Have ye here any meat?

And knowing Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but running in, told them, that Peter stood before the gate.

But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.

That in a great trial of affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality:

Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all with joy,

Lo, I have told you. And departing quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy they ran to tell his disciples.

And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

And seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

And leaping up, he stood and walked, and went with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

Ye heard me say to you, I go, and come again to you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoyced, because I said, I go to the Father; for my Father is greater than me.

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry. For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.

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

But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.

Great is my freedom of speech toward you; great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I exceedingly abound with joy, over all our affliction.

Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.

Ye heard me say to you, I go, and come again to you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoyced, because I said, I go to the Father; for my Father is greater than me.