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.

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 goal of your faith, the salvation of your soul

This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

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.

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

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.

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in the God of my salvation.