1 Thessalonians 2:20
For you are our glory and our joy.
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1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
Philippians 2:16
holding up the word of life, that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
2 Corinthians 1:14
as also you acknowledged us in part—that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise will shine as the brightness of the expanse. Those who turn many to righteousness will shine as the stars forever and ever.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
2 Corinthians 4:14
knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you.
1 Timothy 4:16
Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on, the crown of righteousness is stored up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
1 Peter 5:4
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.
1 John 2:28
Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
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1 Thessalonians 2:17
But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But Timothy just now come to us from you, and brought us glad news of your faith and love, and that you have good memories of us always, longing to see us, even as we also long to see you.
1 Thessalonians 3:7
For this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith.
1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
2 John 1:4
I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father.
Philippians 1:4
always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy,
2 Corinthians 2:2
For if I make you grieve, then who will make me glad but he who is made to grieve by me?
2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came, I wouldn’t have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be shared by all of you.
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.
2 Corinthians 7:6
Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
2 Corinthians 7:7
and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you while he told us of your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.
Philippians 2:2
make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
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1 Thessalonians 2:18
because we wanted to come to you—indeed, I, Paul, once and again—but Satan hindered us.
1 Thessalonians 3:10
night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
3 John 1:3
For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
2 Timothy 1:4
longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;
Romans 15:32
that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.
2 Corinthians 7:5
For even when we had come into Macedonia, our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side. Fightings were outside. Fear was inside.
2 Corinthians 7:13
Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
1 Thessalonians 3:1
Therefore when we couldn’t stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,
Philemon 1:20
Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.
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Luke 15:6
When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’
Luke 15:7
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
Psalms 51:12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalms 51:13
Then I will teach transgressors your ways. Sinners will be converted to you.
Psalms 126:6
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
John 4:36
He who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit to eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
John 15:11
I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.
Acts 15:3
They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers.
Hebrews 12:2
looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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1 Corinthians 11:7
For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.
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1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Good News of God.
2 Corinthians 12:14
Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
1 Thessalonians 2:4
But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak—not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
1 Thessalonians 2:11
As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,
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