As we continue to read the Bible, there are verses upon verses telling stories of joy in response to God’s celebrations and blessings of His promises.
Examples are found in both the Old and New Testaments, such as the story of the Israelites who sang songs of joy after escaping from the Egyptians and made their way to the Promised Land. Jesus brings joy to his followers in the New Testament, and encourages all to do the same.
There are countless Bible verses on Joy that can uplift us even in the darkest of times. Today, we have chosen 61 of the most inspiring and uplifting Bible verses on joy for you to rejoice to. We hope these joyful verses bring happiness to your heart.
Inspiring Bible Verses on Joy
Joy From God
Through prayer and worship, we can lift ourselves and fill our hearts with joy. God shares his joy with us every day and these Bible verses will fill you with His Spirit.
1. Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
2. 1 Chronicles 16:27
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.
3. 3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
4. Luke 15:10
Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
5. Matthew 25:21
His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.”
6. Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
7. John 16:24
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
8. Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
9. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
10. 1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.
11. Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
12. Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
13. Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
14. Psalm 94:19
When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
15. Psalm 33:21
For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.
16. Psalm 30:11
You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.
17. Psalm 16:8-9
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.
18. Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts.
Joy From Obedience And Servitude
By obeying God’s commandments, we can all share the joy of the Holy Spirit. God’s pleasure fills us, even in times of despair.
If you ever find yourself in times of struggle, read the Bible’s instructions on how to love God and one another and try to obey these teachings.
When we learn to obey God’s commandment to love others, we are collectively striving to live in accordance to His word.
As He fulfills His promise to give each of us joy though obedience, we experience something truly wonderful.
19. Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
20. John 15:10-11
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
21. Philippians 2:1-2
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
22. John 16:24
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
Joy In Rejoicing Our Lord
Rejoice in our Lord and we will find everlasting joy.
23. Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
24. Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.
25. Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
26. Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
27. Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
28. Psalm 47:1
Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
29. Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
30. 1 Chronicles 16:32-34
“Let the sea and everything in it roar! Let the countryside and everything in it celebrate! Then the trees of the forest will shout out joyfully before the Lord, because he is coming to establish justice on earth! Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, because his faithful love endures forever.”
31. Psalm 20:4-5
“Let God grant what is in your heart and fulfill all your plans. Then we will rejoice that you’ve been helped. We will fly our flags in the name of our God. Let the Lord fulfill all your requests!”
32. James 1:2
“My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy.”
33. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Joy From Salvation
Because of what God has done through His Son, we have joy in this world, and despite our circumstances, we rejoice. With Christ, we can find joy amidst bereavement, suffering, and poverty, and rejoice in the face of illness and tears.
34. Isaiah 35:10
And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
35. Luke 1:47
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
36. Luke 2:10
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”
37. Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
38. Psalm 71:23
My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed.
39. Romans 5:11
More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
40. Acts 13:47-48
For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’
And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
41. Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Joy Of Trials
Life will bring its fair share of trials and tribulations. But, through various Bible verses, we can overcome hardship and suffering and find joy waiting for us.
42. Romans 5:3-5
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
43. James 1:2-4
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
44. Psalm 30:5
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
45. 1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit.
46. 1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
47. 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 your joy from you.
48. Hebrews 12:2
Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
49. 2 Corinthians 7:4
I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
50. 2 Corinthians 8:1-2
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
Wisdom And Joy
51. Psalm 126:5
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
52. Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
53. Proverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
54. Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
55. 1 Kings 10:8
“Your people and these servants who continually serve you and get to listen to your wisdom are truly happy!”
Lasting Joy
Sadness and suffering always passes, but joy will endure despite adversity. Everlasting joy is promised, and when it arrives, it is eternal.
56. Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Satisfying Joy
Joy, as opposed to happiness, is absolute satisfaction. God’s Word defines joy as “complete” or “full” numerous times throughout the Bible. Joy can satisfy the heart in a manner that temporary happiness cannot.
57. Psalm 4:7
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
58. John 15:11
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
Sacrificial Joy
Establishing our own kingdoms and pursuing our personal objectives may provide temporary happiness, but not lasting joy. Building God’s kingdom provides a unique joy that cannot be duplicated.
59. Luke 15:6-7
And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
60. Luke 10:17
The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!
61. Acts 15:3
So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.
In Summary
The Bible contains the words “joy,” “joyful,” and “rejoice” 430 times to guide you on your quest for bliss. Joy is everlasting and fulfills the heart in a special and wonderful way. Joy is a defining trait of God’s people, and it can be discovered in His presence.
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