1 Peter 1:6
1:6 This brings you great joy,
although you may have to suffer
for a short time in various trials.
Habakkuk 3:17-18
3:17 When the fig tree does not bud,
and there are no grapes on the vines;
when the olive trees do not produce,
and the fields yield no crops;
when the sheep disappear from the pen,
and there are no cattle in the stalls,
3:18 I will rejoice because of the Lord;
I will be happy because of the God who delivers me!
Acts 16:34
16:34 The jailer
brought them into his house and set food
before them, and he rejoiced greatly
that he had come to believe
in God, together with his entire household.
Romans 14:17
14:17 For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him,
so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 1:25
1:25 And since I am sure of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for the sake of your progress
and joy in the faith,
Philippians 3:3
3:3 For we are the circumcision,
the ones who worship by the Spirit of God,
exult in Christ Jesus, and do not rely on human credentials
Philippians 4:4
4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!