John 16:22

God's Word

“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.

Cross References

Job 34:29

If he keeps quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, who can see him whether it is a nation or a single person?

Psalm 146:2

I want to praise the Lord throughout my life. I want to make music to praise my God as long as I live.

Psalm 33:21

In him our hearts find joy. In his holy name we trust.

Isaiah 25:9

On that day ⌞his people⌟ will say, “This is our God; we have waited for him, and now he will save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for him. Let us rejoice and be glad because he will save us.”

Jeremiah 31:12

They will come and shout for joy on top of Mount Zion. They will stream to it to enjoy the Lord’s blessings: fresh grain, new wine, and olive oil, lambs and calves. Their lives will be like well-watered gardens, and they will never suffer again.

Matthew 28:8

They hurried away from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples.

Luke 10:42

There’s only one thing you need. Mary has made the right choice, and that one thing will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 16:25

“Abraham replied, ‘Remember, my child, that you had a life filled with good times, while Lazarus’ life was filled with misery. Now he has peace here, while you suffer.

Luke 19:26

“ ‘I can guarantee that everyone who has something will be given more. But everything will be taken away from those who don’t have much.

Luke 24:41

The disciples were overcome with joy and amazement because this seemed too good to be true. Then Jesus asked them, “Do you have anything to eat?”

John 14:1

“Don’t be troubled. Believe in God, and believe in me.

John 14:19

In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. You will live because I live.

John 14:27

“I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.

John 16:16

“In a little while you won’t see me anymore. Then in a little while you will see me again.”

John 16:20

I can guarantee this truth: You will cry because you are sad, but the world will be happy. You will feel pain, but your pain will turn to happiness.

John 16:6

But because I’ve told you this, you’re filled with sadness.

John 21:7

The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord.” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put back on the clothes that he had taken off and jumped into the sea.

John 4:14

But those who drink the water that I will give them will never become thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give them will become in them a spring that gushes up to eternal life.”

Acts 13:52

Meanwhile, the disciples ⌞in Antioch⌟ continued to be full of joy and the Holy Spirit.

Acts 16:25

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 2:46

The believers had a single purpose and went to the temple every day. They were joyful and humble as they ate at each other’s homes and shared their food.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.

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.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

God our Father loved us and by his kindness  gave us everlasting encouragement and good hope. Together with our Lord Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 10:34

You suffered with prisoners. You were cheerful even though your possessions were stolen, since you know that you have a better and more permanent possession.

Hebrews 6:18

God did this so that we would be encouraged. God cannot lie when he takes an oath or makes a promise. These two things can never be changed. Those of us who have taken refuge in him hold on to the confidence we have been given.

1 Peter 1:8

Although you have never seen Christ, you love him. You don’t see him now, but you believe in him. You are extremely happy with joy and praise that can hardly be expressed in words