Bible verses about joy · 12 passages

Joy in Scripture is connected to hope, worship, endurance, salvation, and life in the Spirit. These passages gather common references about rejoicing and gladness.

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, John 15:11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Psalms 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.