'Joy' in the Bible

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

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

For ye are our glory and our joy.

For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;