The New Testament is full of scriptures that teach about joy, showing that true joy comes from God, not just from our circumstances. Here are some powerful verses on joy:
1. John 15:11 – Jesus wants us to have complete joy:
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
2. Romans 15:13 – Joy comes from trusting in God:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
3. Philippians 4:4 – A call to rejoice always:
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
4. James 1:2-3 – Joy even in trials:
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
5. 1 Peter 1:8-9 – Joy in believing in Jesus:
“Though 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 an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
6. Galatians 5:22-23 – Joy is a fruit of the Spirit:
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
7. Luke 15:7 – Heaven rejoices over repentance:
“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”
The Bible makes it very evident that joy is a profound, enduring sense of peace and delight that results from knowing Jesus, not merely happiness. Because we have faith in God’s love and His purposes for us, we may be joyful no matter what!
Last modified: February 16, 2025
