Bible Verses About
Joy
A joy that does not depend on circumstances — deeper than happiness and harder to shake.
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about joy?
Scripture speaks to joy in passages such as James 1:2, Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22. For example, James 1:2 says, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
What is a well-known Bible verse about joy?
James 1:2 — “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
Which Psalm is about joy?
Psalms 16:11 — “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”