Romans 9:2

2that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

Romans 12:15

15 aRejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

Romans 15:13

13May the God of hope fill you with all bjoy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Philippians 4:4

4 cRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

1 Thessalonians 3:7-10

7for this reason, brothers,
Or  brothers and sisters
in all our distress and affliction ewe have been comforted about you through your faith.
8For now we live, if you fare standing fast in the Lord. 9For gwhat thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10as we pray most earnestly hnight and day ithat we may see you face to face and jsupply what is lacking in your faith?

1 Thessalonians 5:16

16 kRejoice always,

Hebrews 10:34

34For lyou had compassion on those in prison, and myou joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had na better possession and an abiding one.

James 1:2-4

Testing of Your Faith

2 oCount it all joy, my brothers,
Or  brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God’s family, the church; also verses 16, 19
when you meet trials qof various kinds,
3for you know that rthe testing of your faith sproduces steadfastness. 4And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be tperfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

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