Philippians 2:16-18
2:16 by holding on to
the word of life so that on the day of Christ I will have a reason to boast that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.
2:17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.
2:18 And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.
Philippians 3:1
True and False Righteousness
3:1 Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.
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!
Philippians 4:10
Appreciation for Support
4:10 I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)
The Song of Songs 5:1
The Lover to His Beloved:
5:1 I have entered my garden, O my sister, my bride;
I have gathered my myrrh with my balsam spice.
I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey;
I have drunk my wine and my milk!
The Poet to the Couple:
Eat, friends, and drink!
Drink freely, O lovers!
John 16:22
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 away from you.
John 16:24
16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it,
so that your joy may be complete.
John 16:2
16:2 They will put you out of
the synagogue,
yet a time
is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.
Colossians 1:14
1:14 in whom we have redemption,
the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:12
1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share
in the saints’
inheritance in the light.
Colossians 1:6
1:6 that has come to you. Just as in the entire world this gospel
is bearing fruit and growing, so it has also been bearing fruit and growing
among you from the first day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.