1 Peter 1:6

God's Word

You are extremely happy about these things, even though you have to suffer different kinds of trouble for a little while now.

Cross References

Psalm 119:28

I am drowning in tears. Strengthen me as you promised.

Psalm 119:75

I know that your regulations are fair, O Lord, and that you were right to make me suffer.

Psalm 34:19

The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.

Psalm 35:10

All my bones will say, “O Lord, who can compare with you? You rescue the weak person from the one who is too strong for him and weak and needy people from the one who robs them.”

Psalm 69:20

Insults have broken my heart, and I am sick. I looked for sympathy, but there was none. I looked for people to comfort me, but I found no one.

Psalm 9:14

so that I may recite your praises one by one in the gates of Zion and find joy in your salvation.

Psalm 95:1

Come, let’s sing joyfully to the Lord. Let’s shout happily to the rock of our salvation.

Isaiah 61:10

I will find joy in the Lord. I will delight in my God. He has dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He has wrapped me in the robe of righteousness like a bridegroom with a priest’s turban, like a bride with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:3

⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons with him. He was beginning to feel deep anguish.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven! The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in these ways.

Luke 1:47

My spirit finds its joy in God, my Savior,

Luke 10:20

However, don’t be happy that evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 2:10

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy.

John 16:22

“Now you’re in a painful situation. But I will see you again. Then you will be happy, and no one will take that happiness away from you.

John 16:33

I’ve told you this so that my peace will be with you. In the world you’ll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, “We must suffer a lot to enter God’s kingdom.”

Romans 12:12

Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.

Romans 5:11

In addition, our Lord Jesus Christ lets us continue to brag about God. After all, it is through Christ that we now have this restored relationship with God.

Romans 5:2

Through Christ we can approach God  and stand in his favor. So we brag because of our confidence that we will receive glory from God.

Romans 9:2

I have deep sorrow and endless heartache.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine.

2 Corinthians 6:10

People think we are sad although we’re always glad, that we’re beggars although we make many people spiritually rich, that we have nothing although we possess everything.

Galatians 5:22

But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Philippians 2:26

He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.

Philippians 3:3

We are the ⌞true⌟ circumcised people ⌞of God⌟ because we serve God’s Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don’t place any confidence in physical things,

Philippians 4:4

Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful!

1 Thessalonians 1:6

You imitated us and the Lord. In spite of a lot of suffering, you welcomed God’s word with the kind of joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.

James 1:9

Humble believers should be proud because being humble makes them important.

James 4:9

Be miserable, mourn, and cry. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into gloom.

1 Peter 3:17

After all, if it is God’s will, it’s better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

1 Peter 5:10

God, who shows you his kindness  and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while.

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed out loud, “My heart finds joy in the Lord. My head is lifted to the Lord. My mouth mocks my enemies. I rejoice because you saved ⌞me⌟.