Bible verses about joy
Christian joy is a fruit of the Spirit and is born of knowing God's love; it does not depend on circumstances. These verses present it as both gift and command.
Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
Philippians 4:4
And he said to them: Go, eat fat meats, and drink sweet wine, and send portions to them that have not prepared for themselves: because it is the holy day of the Lord, and be not sad: for the joy of the Lord is our strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be filled.
John 15:11
But the fruit of the Spirit is, charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity, Mildness, faith, modesty, continency, chastity. Against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
My brethren, count it all joy, when you shall fall into divers temptations: Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience
James 1:2-3
And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people: For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
Luke 2:10-11
So also you now indeed have sorrow: but I will see you again and your heart shall rejoice. And your joy no man shall take from you.
John 16:22
Whom having not seen, you love: in whom also now though you see him not, you believe and, believing, shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorified;
1 Peter 1:8
This is the day which the Lord hath made: let us be glad and rejoice therein.
Psalms 118:24
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What does the Bible say about joy?
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