2 looking off to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, who, in view of the joy set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
6 Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.
15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying.
16 Always be joyful.
17 Continually be prayerful.
18 In everything be thankful, because this is God's will in Christ Jesus for you.
11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.
11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
17 For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.
17 For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.
17 Tell those who are rich in the present world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
22 Now you are having pain. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
24 So far you haven't asked for anything in my name. Keep asking and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete."
32 and that by the will of God I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
4 Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!
4 Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!
7 In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance."
7 Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
13 Now may God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace as you believe, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
6 Of course, godliness with contentment does bring a great profit.
8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. And even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. And even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
10 That is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake, for when I am weak, then I am strong.
44 "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his joy he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,
3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.