But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete.
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God,
Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you,
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
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