29 Bible Verses about joy and being joyful in your life

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” ― Galatians 5:22

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” ― James 1:2

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” ― Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” ― Matthew 5:9

“He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth.” ― Luke 1:14

“It gave me great joy to have some believers come and testify to your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.” ― 3 John 1:3

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” ― Luke 2:10

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

“It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us.” ― 2 John 1:4

“Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.” ― 2 Timothy 1:4

“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.” ― Psalms 16:11

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ― Romans 14:17

“While the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?” ― Job 38:7

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

“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, LORD God Almighty.” ― Jeremiah 15:16

“To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy.” ― Jude 1:24

“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

“A person finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word!” ― Proverbs 15:23

“My days are swifter than a runner; they fly away without a glimpse of joy.” ― Job 9:25

“In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” ― 2 Corinthians 8:2

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

“The seed falling on rocky ground refers to people who hear the word and at once receive it with joy.” ― Matthew 13:20

“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.” ― Philemon 1:7

“Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.” ― 2 Corinthians 1:24

“So I commend the enjoyment of life because there is nothing better for people under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.” ― Ecclesiastes 8:15

“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.” ― Luke 6:23

“Are not my few days almost over? Turn away from me so I can have a moment’s joy.” ― Job 10:20

“Folly brings joy to those who have no sense, but those who have understanding keep a straight course.” ― Proverbs 15:21

“Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy.” ― Mark 4:16