1 John 1:4

Good News Translation

We write this in order that our joy may be complete.

Cross References

Isaiah 61:10

Jerusalem rejoices because of what the Lord has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory.

John 15:11

“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

John 16:24

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your happiness may be complete.

John 3:29

The bridegroom is the one to whom the bride belongs; but the bridegroom's friend, who stands by and listens, is glad when he hears the bridegroom's voice. This is how my own happiness is made complete.

2 Corinthians 1:24

We are not trying to dictate to you what you must believe; we know that you stand firm in the faith. Instead, we are working with you for your own happiness.

Ephesians 3:19

Yes, may you come to know his love—although it can never be fully known—and so be completely filled with the very nature of God.

1 John 2:1

I am writing this to you, my children, so that you will not sin; but if anyone does sin, we have someone who pleads with the Father on our behalf—Jesus Christ, the righteous one.

2 John 1:12

I have so much to tell you, but I would rather not do it with paper and ink; instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you personally, so that we shall be completely happy.