The church is to rejoice in the salvation brought about by Jesus Christ's faithful life and death, and by the power of his resurrection. Even in adversity, believers know the joy of Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:8-11

Joy at the coming of Jesus Christ

See also

John 3:27-29; 8:56
Galatians 5:22

Joy as the hallmark of the kingdom of God

See also

Matthew 13:44
Luke 10:17-21; 15:4-10
John 4:34-36; 16:20-24; 17:13
Romans 12:12; 14:17-18

pp Mt 18:12-14

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
John 15:9-11

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Jesus Christ promises joy to his disciples

Matthew 5:11-12
John 16:20-24; 17:13

pp Lk 6:22-23

Acts 2:46-47

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Joy among believers

Acts 15:1-3
Romans 15:31-32
2 Corinthians 2:3
Philippians 2:17-18
1 Peter 1:8-9

Joy experienced in relationship with Jesus Christ

See also

John 15:7-11
Hebrews 12:22-24
Revelation 19:7
Acts 16:33-34

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Joy experienced through conversion

Acts 8:38-39
Romans 5:11
Acts 5:41

Joy experienced even in adversity

1 Peter 4:12-13

See also

Matthew 5:11-12
2 Corinthians 7:4; 8:1-2; 12:7-10; 13:9
Philippians 2:17-18

pp Lk 6:22-23

Colossians 1:24
1 Thessalonians 1:6
Hebrews 10:34
James 1:2-3
1 Peter 1:3-6
Romans 16:19

Joy experienced by the apostles

3 John 1:3-4

Joy because of the believers' faith and obedience

See also

2 Corinthians 7:4
Philippians 1:23-26; 4:1
Colossians 2:5
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; 3:9
2 Corinthians 7:7

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Joy because of the believers' love and concern

2 Corinthians 7:12-13
Philippians 2:1-2
Philemon 1:7

the Philippians' love for one another

Philippians 1:4-6

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Joy because of the believers' partnership in the gospel

2375 kingdom of God
3025 Holy Spirit, personality
3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of
5560 suffering
6717 reconciliation, world to God
7020 church, the
8102 abiding in Christ
8248 faithfulness
8794 persecution