1 Peter 1:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I know the thought of that is exciting, even if you must suffer through different kinds of troubles for a short time now.

Cross References

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy.

1 Peter 5:10

Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God who gives all grace. He chose you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever.

Romans 12:12

Be happy because of the hope you have. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time.

Romans 5:2

Through our faith, Christ has brought us into that blessing of God’s grace that we now enjoy. And we are very happy because of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory.

Matthew 5:12

Be happy about it. Be very glad because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did these same bad things to the prophets who lived before you.

Isaiah 61:3

those in Zion who mourn. I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. He sent me to name them ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord’s Wonderful Plant.’

John 16:33

“I have told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have troubles. But be brave! I have defeated the world!”

John 16:22

It is the same with you. Now you are sad, but I will see you again, and you will be happy. You will have a joy that no one can take away.

Psalm 34:19

Good people might have many problems, but the Lord will take them all away.

Psalm 119:28

I am sad and tired. Say the word, and make me strong again.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me all of you who are tired from the heavy burden you have been forced to carry. I will give you rest.

Romans 5:11

And not only will we be saved, but we also rejoice right now in what God has done for us through our Lord Jesus Christ. It is because of Jesus that we are now God’s friends.

Acts 14:22

In those cities they helped the followers grow stronger in their faith and encouraged them to continue trusting God. They told them, “We must suffer many things on our way into God’s kingdom.”

Luke 10:20

Yes, even the spirits obey you. And you can be happy, not because you have this power, but because your names are written in heaven.”

1 Peter 4:7

The time is near when all things will end. So keep your minds clear, and control yourselves. This will help you in your prayers.

Psalm 95:1

Come, let us sing praise to the Lord! Let us shout praises to the Rock who saves us.

James 4:9

Be sad, be sorry, and cry! Change your laughter into crying. Change your joy into sadness.

2 Corinthians 4:17

We have small troubles for a while now, but these troubles are helping us gain an eternal glory. That eternal glory is much greater than our troubles.

James 1:9

Believers who are poor should be glad that God considers them so important.

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah said, “My heart is happy in the Lord. I feel very strong in my God. I laugh at my enemies. I am very happy in my victory.

Philippians 3:3

But we are the ones who have the true circumcision—we who worship God through his Spirit. We don’t trust in ourselves or anything we can do. We take pride only in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 6:10

We have much sadness, but we are always rejoicing. We are poor, but we are making many people rich in faith. We have nothing, but really we have everything.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you became like us and like the Lord. You suffered much, but still you accepted the teaching with joy. The Holy Spirit gave you that joy.

Philippians 4:4

Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Romans 9:2

I have great sorrow and always feel much sadness

Psalm 119:75

Lord, I know that your decisions are fair, and you were right to punish me.

Psalm 69:20

I feel the pain of their insults. The shame makes me feel like dying! I wanted some sympathy, but there was none. I waited for someone to comfort me, but no one came.

Psalm 35:10

With my whole self I will say, “Lord, there is no one like you. You protect the poor from those who are stronger. You save the poor and helpless from those who try to rob them.”

Psalm 9:14

Then, at the gates of Jerusalem, I can sing praises to you. I will be so happy because you saved me.”

Philippians 2:26

but now he wants very much to see all of you again. He is worried because you heard that he was sick.

Luke 2:10

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I have some very good news for you—news that will make everyone happy.

Luke 1:47

I am very happy because God is my Savior.

Matthew 26:37

He told Peter and the two sons of Zebedee to come with him. Then he began to be very sad and troubled.

Isaiah 61:10

The Lord makes me very happy. I am completely happy with my God. He dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He put the victory coat on me. I look like a man dressed for his wedding, like a bride covered with jewels.

1 Peter 3:17

It is better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong. Yes, it is better if that is what God wants.