1 Peter 1:6

Free Bible Version

So be glad about this, even though you may be sad for a short while as you endure various trials.

Cross References

Psalm 119:28

I'm weeping because I'm so sad; please encourage me as you promised.

Psalm 119:75

Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.

Psalm 34:19

Those who do right have many problems, but the Lord solves all of them.

Psalm 35:10

Every part of me will say, Who can compare to you, Lord? You rescue the weak from the strong; the poor and needy from robbers.

Psalm 69:20

Insults have broken my heart—I am so sick there is no cure. I looked for some sympathy, but there was no one! Nobody showed me any compassion.

Psalm 9:14

so I can praise you at Zion's gates, happy that you have saved me.

Psalm 95:1

Come, let's sing for joy to the Lord! Let's shout in triumph to the rock of our salvation!

Isaiah 61:10

I will happily celebrate in the Lord! My whole being will shout praises to my God. For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation, and has wrapped around me a robe of goodness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for the wedding, like a bride wearing her jewels.

Isaiah 61:3

The Lord will give to everyone who mourns in Zion a crown instead of ashes on their head, the oil of happiness instead of mourning, clothes of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of integrity, planted by the Lord to reveal his glory.

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all of you who struggle and who are burdened down. I will give you rest.

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him, and he began to suffer agonizing sorrow and distress.

Matthew 5:12

Be glad, be really glad, for you will receive a great reward in heaven—for they persecuted the prophets who came before you in just the same way.

Luke 1:47

I am so happy with God my Savior,

Luke 10:20

But don't take delight that the spirits do what you tell them—just be glad that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 2:10

“Don't be afraid!” the angel told them. “I'm here to bring you good news that will make the all the people really glad.

John 16:22

Yes, you're grieving now, but I will see you again; and you will rejoice, and no one can take away your joy.

John 16:33

I've told you all this so that you may have peace because you are one with me. You will suffer in this world, but be brave—I have defeated the world!”

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the believers to remain firm and to continue to trust in Jesus. “We have to go through many trials to enter God's kingdom,” they said.

Romans 12:12

Remain cheerful in the hope you have, put up with the troubles that come, keep on praying.

Romans 5:11

In addition to this we now celebrate what God has done through our Lord Jesus Christ to reconcile us and make us his friends.

Romans 5:2

It's through Jesus, trusting in him, that we've gained access to this position of grace where we now stand, looking forward with happiness and confidence to sharing in God's glory.

Romans 9:2

how terribly sad I am, how I have never-ending pain in my heart,

2 Corinthians 4:17

These trivial troubles we have only last for a little while, but they produce for us an ever-increasing degree of glory.

2 Corinthians 6:10

Seen as miserable, we are always rejoicing; as poor, but we make many rich; as destitute, but we own everything!

Galatians 5:22

But the Spirit produces fruit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trust,

Philippians 2:26

and he's been longing to see all of you, worried about you because you'd heard he was sick.

Philippians 3:3

For it's we who are truly circumcised, worshiping by the Spirit of God, placing our assurance in Christ Jesus. We have no confidence in human abilities—

Philippians 4:4

Always be happy in the Lord—I repeat, Be happy!

1 Thessalonians 1:6

You were imitating us and the Lord when you received the message, for despite your troubles you experienced the joy the Holy Spirit gives.

James 1:2

My friends, choose to stay happy even when all kinds of troubles come your way,

James 1:9

Believers who are born poor should take pride in the high position they've been given,

James 4:9

Show some remorse, cry and weep! Turn your laughter into mourning, and your joy to sadness.

1 Peter 3:17

It's certainly better to suffer for doing good (if that's what God wants), than to suffer for doing wrong!

1 Peter 4:7

Everything is coming to an end! So think clearly and stay alert when you pray.

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you into his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore you, support you, strengthen you, and give you a solid foundation.

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed, “I'm so happy in the Lord! He has empowered me! Now I have plenty to say in answer to those who hate me. I celebrate your salvation!