Bible Verses about 'Joy'

I have told you these things so that my joy may be… John 15:11

I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. John 15:11	I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full. joy Jesus blameless
Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4	I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth. joy truth children

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. evil joy peace
In that way, I can come to you in joy, if God so wills, and be refreshed together with you. Romans 15:32	That I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest. obedience joy dependence
Until now, in my name, you have not asked for anything. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. John 16:24	Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full. reliability joy receiving
Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart. Psalm 119:111	I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. law joy heart
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10	The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.” angels joy christmas
You will show me the path to life; you will fill me with joy in your presence and everlasting delights at your right hand. Psalm 16:11	You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more. joy life nearness
A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. Proverbs 15:23	Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! speaking joy
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may grow rich in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10	Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting. joy angels repentance
When I sing to you, my lips will rejoice, and so will my soul, which you have redeemed. Psalm 71:23	My lips shall shout for joy! My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you! worship redeemer soul
In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. Galatians 5:22-23	But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. law Spirit blessing
The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. Proverbs 10:28	The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. righteousness hope patience
Go forth, then. Eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God long ago approved what you do. Ecclesiastes 9:7	Go your way—eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works. joy food life
With our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, ignoring its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2	Looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. faith Savior Jesus
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. joy family wisdom
For his anger lasts for only a moment, while his goodwill endures for a lifetime. Weeping may last throughout the night, but at daybreak there is rejoicing. Psalm 30:6	For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning. love patience sadness
When my anxious thoughts multiplied, your comfort filled my soul with joy. Psalm 94:19	In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul. joy worrying comforter
The vine has withered; the fig tree droops. The pomegranate, the palm, and the apple tree— all the trees of the field have dried up. And the joy of the people has also withered away. Joel 1:12	The vine has dried up, and the fig tree withered— the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all of the trees of the field are withered; for joy has withered away from the sons of men. joy sadness food
Because I delivered the poor who appealed for help and the orphan who had no one to protect him. The blessing of the wretched was given to me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	Because I delivered the poor who cried, and the fatherless also, who had no one to help him, the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. widows orphans poverty
Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with a joy that is indescribable and glorious. For you are achieving the goal of your faith, that is, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9	Whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory, receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. faith joy salvation
Then Nehemiah added: “You now may go. Eat rich food and drink what is sweet. Moreover, send some of these to those for whom nothing has been prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Furthermore, do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.” food giving joy
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful in small matters, I will give you much greater responsibilities. Come and share your master’s joy.’ Matthew 25:21	His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ reliability reward blessing
In the same way, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. Luke 15:7	I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance. conversion repentance joy