Bible Verses about 'Joy'

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain… John 15:11

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

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. evil joy peace
That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. Romans 15:32	In that way, I can come to you in joy, if God so wills, and be refreshed together with you. obedience joy dependence
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23	A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. speaking joy
Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24	Until now, in my name, you have not asked for anything. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. reliability joy receiving
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10	But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.” angels joy christmas
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11	You will show me the path to life; you will fill me with joy in your presence and everlasting delights at your right hand. joy life nearness
Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10	In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. joy angels repentance
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	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. faith Spirit hope
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5	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. love patience sadness
Go, eat your bread with joy, And drink your wine with a merry heart; For God has already accepted your works. Ecclesiastes 9:7	Go forth, then. Eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God long ago approved what you do. joy food life
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23	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. law Spirit blessing
Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. Psalm 119:111	Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart. law joy heart
I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:7	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. conversion repentance joy
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, And my soul, which You have redeemed. Psalm 71:23	When I sing to you, my lips will rejoice, and so will my soul, which you have redeemed. worship redeemer soul
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2	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. faith Savior Jesus
Because I delivered the poor who cried out, The fatherless and the one who had no helper. The blessing of a perishing man came upon me, And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	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. widows orphans poverty
Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9	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. faith joy salvation
His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ Matthew 25:21	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.’ reliability reward blessing
The vine has dried up, And the fig tree has withered; The pomegranate tree, The palm tree also, And the apple tree— All the trees of the field are withered; Surely joy has withered away from the sons of men. Joel 1:12	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. joy sadness food
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	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.” food giving joy
The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. righteousness hope patience
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. joy wisdom family
A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. joy family wisdom

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

As for me, I do not regard my life as of any value, only that I finish the race and complete the mission that I received from the Lord Jesus—to bear witness to the gospel of God’s grace.