15 Bible Verses ABout Joy

We all need a moment of joy in our busy and hectic days. A moment when we can relax and take pleasure from the good things in our lives. There are many Bible verses about joy that encourages people to take a break from all the Dos and Don’ts we carry around in our heads.
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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. - Romans 12:12
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​When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. - Psalm 94:19

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. - Psalm 16:11

​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. - 1 Peter 1:8-9

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. - John 16:24

So that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. - Romans 15:32

Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. - Psalm 119:111

The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. - Proverbs 23:24

I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. - John 15:11

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. - 3 John 1:4

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” - Nehemiah 8:10

Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. - Proverbs 12:20

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. - James 1:2-3

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. - Galatians 5:22-23

Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. - ​Luke 15:10