1 Peter 1:6

Contemporary English Version 1995

On that day you will be glad, even if you have to go through many hard trials for a while.

Cross References

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

1 Peter 5:10

But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.

Romans 12:12

Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.

Romans 5:2

Christ has also introduced us to God's gift of undeserved grace on which we now take our stand. So we are happy, as we look forward to sharing in the glory of God.

Matthew 5:12

Be happy and excited! You will have a great reward in heaven. People did these same things to the prophets who lived long ago.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice,” planted by the Lord to honor his name.

John 16:33

I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.

John 16:22

You are now very sad. But later I will see you, and you will be so happy that no one will be able to change the way you feel.

Psalm 34:19

The Lord's people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through.

Psalm 119:28

I am overcome with sorrow. Encourage me, as you have promised to do.

Matthew 11:28

If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.

Romans 5:11

And in addition to everything else, we are happy because God sent our Lord Jesus Christ to make peace with us.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”

Luke 10:20

But don't be happy because evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven!

1 Peter 4:7

Everything will soon come to an end. So be serious and be sensible enough to pray.

Psalm 95:1

Sing joyful songs to the Lord! Praise the mighty rock where we are safe.

James 4:9

Be sad and sorry and weep. Stop laughing and start crying. Be gloomy instead of glad.

2 Corinthians 4:17

These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.

James 1:9

Any of God's people who are poor should be glad he thinks so highly of them.

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed: You make me strong and happy, Lord. You rescued me. Now I can be glad and laugh at my enemies.

Philippians 3:3

But we are the ones who are truly circumcised, because we worship by the power of God's Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don't brag about what we have done,

2 Corinthians 6:10

and we are always happy, even in times of suffering. Although we are poor, we have made many people rich. And though we own nothing, everything is ours.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

So, when you accepted the message, you followed our example and the example of the Lord. You suffered, but the Holy Spirit made you glad.

Philippians 4:4

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad.

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Romans 9:2

my heart is broken and I am in great sorrow.

Psalm 119:75

Your decisions are correct, and you were right to punish me.

Psalm 69:20

I am crushed by insults, and I feel sick. I had hoped for mercy and pity, but there was none.

Psalm 35:10

Every bone in my body will shout: “No one is like the Lord!” You protect the helpless from those in power; you save the poor and needy from those who hurt them.

Psalm 9:14

and I will sing about you at the gate to Zion. I will be happy there because you rescued me.

Philippians 2:26

but now he is eager to see you. He is worried, because you heard he was sick.

Luke 2:10

But the angel said, “Don't be afraid! I have good news for you, which will make everyone happy.

Luke 1:47

and I am glad because of God my Savior.

Matthew 26:37

Jesus took along Peter and the two brothers, James and John. He was very sad and troubled,

Isaiah 61:10

I celebrate and shout because of my Lord God. His saving power and justice are the very clothes I wear. They are more beautiful than the jewelry worn by a bride or groom.

1 Peter 3:17

You are better off to obey God and suffer for doing right than to suffer for doing wrong.