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12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
View on BibleGateway17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
View on BibleGateway16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
View on BibleGateway24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
View on BibleGateway19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
View on BibleGateway17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
View on BibleGateway8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
View on BibleGateway11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
View on BibleGateway24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
View on BibleGateway10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
View on BibleGateway7 Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
View on BibleGateway10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
View on BibleGateway23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
View on BibleGateway7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah
View on BibleGateway22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
View on BibleGateway111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
View on BibleGateway32 so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.
View on BibleGateway6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
View on BibleGateway4 For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.
View on BibleGateway14 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
View on BibleGateway17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
View on BibleGateway24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
View on BibleGateway4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
View on BibleGateway5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."
View on BibleGateway22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
View on BibleGateway11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
View on BibleGateway10 Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
View on BibleGateway14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.
View on BibleGateway3 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
View on BibleGateway2 I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
View on BibleGateway2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.
View on BibleGateway7 Go, eat your bread in joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.
View on BibleGateway12 I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; 13 also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil--this is God's gift to man.
View on BibleGateway10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
View on BibleGateway20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
View on BibleGateway7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
View on BibleGateway10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
View on BibleGateway20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
View on BibleGateway19 Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil--this is the gift of God.
View on BibleGateway1 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";
View on BibleGateway10 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people.
View on BibleGateway24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
View on BibleGateway19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
View on BibleGateway11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
View on BibleGateway7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah
View on BibleGateway111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
View on BibleGateway4 For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.
View on BibleGateway14 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
View on BibleGateway2 I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
View on BibleGateway10 Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
View on BibleGateway20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
View on BibleGateway23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
View on BibleGateway22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
View on BibleGateway24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
View on BibleGateway12 I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; 13 also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil--this is God's gift to man.
View on BibleGateway19 Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil--this is the gift of God.
View on BibleGateway14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.
View on BibleGateway7 Go, eat your bread in joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.
View on BibleGateway1 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";
View on BibleGateway10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
View on BibleGateway17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
View on BibleGateway17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
View on BibleGateway2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.
View on BibleGateway5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."
View on BibleGateway10 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people.
View on BibleGateway20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
View on BibleGateway7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
View on BibleGateway10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
View on BibleGateway11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
View on BibleGateway24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
View on BibleGateway4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
View on BibleGateway3 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
View on BibleGateway12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
View on BibleGateway32 so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.
View on BibleGateway10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
View on BibleGateway7 Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
View on BibleGateway10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
View on BibleGateway22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
View on BibleGateway16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
View on BibleGateway17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
View on BibleGateway6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
View on BibleGateway8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
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