Joy — Page 2
Verses 11–20 of 57
1 Peter 1:8 KJV
“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.”
Context & Meaning
Peter describes a joy so deep and glorious it transcends language, produced not by seeing Christ physically but by believing in Him, making it available to every generation of believers.
Zephaniah 3:17 KJV
“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Context & Meaning
This astonishing verse reveals that joy is not one-directional, God Himself rejoices over His people with singing. We are not reluctant recipients of divine duty but the objects of divine delight.
John 16:22 KJV
“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus promises a resurrection joy that is permanent, unlike circumstantial happiness that can be stripped away, the joy of knowing the risen Christ is indestructible.
Psalm 97:12 KJV
“Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.”
Context & Meaning
Joy and gratitude are linked here, remembering who God is (holy, righteous, sovereign) produces both thanksgiving and rejoicing in those who know Him.
Isaiah 55:12 KJV
“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
Context & Meaning
Isaiah paints creation itself erupting in joyful celebration when God restores His people, a picture of the cosmic, all-encompassing joy that belongs to those God leads home.
Psalms 16:5 KJV
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
Psalms 16:6 KJV
“The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.”
Psalms 16:7 KJV
“I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.”
Psalms 16:8 KJV
“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Psalms 16:9 KJV
“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”