Bible Verses about Joy

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is… 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18	Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. gratitude prayer
The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will rejoice over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. Zephaniah 3:17	For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. God redeemer singing

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4	Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! God
Rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer. Romans 12:12	Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. prayer patience
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. Psalm 94:19	When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. worrying comforter
This is the day which the Lord has made; Let’s rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24	This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. creation life
Even if the fig tree does not blossom, And there is no fruit on the vines, If the yield of the olive fails, And the fields produce no food, Even if the flock disappears from the fold, And there are no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will triumph in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:17-18	Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! salvation worship harvest
You will make known to me the way of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11	You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. life nearness
I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, My soul will be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a groom puts on a turban, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10	I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding or a bride with her jewels. righteousness redeemer marriage
And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9	You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. faith salvation
Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. John 16:24	You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy. reliability receiving blameless
These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. John 15:11	I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! Jesus blameless
Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties, in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10	That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. strength persecution weakness
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23	Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! speaking
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23	But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! law Spirit blessing
You are my hiding place; You keep me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Psalm 32:7	For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. safety protection singing
Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” giving heart generosity
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15	Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. compassion sadness
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. healing heart sickness
So that I may come to you in joy by the will of God and relax in your company. Romans 15:32	Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other. obedience dependence
I will rejoice and be jubilant in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2	I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. worship God singing
I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. Psalm 119:111	Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. law heart
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will glorify the lowly with salvation. Psalm 149:4	For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. humility blessing
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6	And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. faith reward seeking
But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6	Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. faith materialism contentment