Isaiah 61:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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.’

Cross References

Psalm 30:11

You have changed my sorrow into dancing. You have taken away my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

John 16:20

The truth is, you will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but then your sadness will change to happiness.

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.

Ecclesiastes 9:8

Wear nice clothes and make yourself look good.

Psalm 45:7

You love what is right and hate what is wrong. So God, your God, chose you to be king, giving you more joy and honor than anyone like you.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are his chosen people, the King’s priests. You are a holy nation, people who belong to God. He chose you to tell about the wonderful things he has done. He brought you out of the darkness of sin into his wonderful light.

Psalm 23:5

You prepared a meal for me in front of my enemies. You welcomed me as an honored guest. My cup is full and spilling over.

1 Corinthians 6:20

God paid a very high price to make you his. So honor God with your body.

Zechariah 3:5

Then I said, “Put a clean turban on his head.” So they put the clean turban on him and also put clean clothes on him while the Lord’s angel stood there.

Philippians 1:11

that your life will be full of the many good works that are produced by Jesus Christ to bring glory and praise to God.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai left the king. He was wearing special clothes from the king. His clothes were blue and white, and he had on a large gold crown. He also had a purple robe made of the best linen. There was a special celebration in Susa. The people were very happy.

1 Peter 4:14

When people say bad things to you because you follow Christ, consider it a blessing. When that happens, it shows that God’s Spirit, the Spirit of glory, is with you.

Luke 15:22

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Hurry! Bring the best clothes and put them on him. Also, put a ring on his finger and good sandals on his feet.

Esther 9:22

They were to celebrate those days because on those days the Jews got rid of their enemies. And they were also to celebrate that month as the month when their sadness was turned into joy. It was a month when their crying was changed into a day of celebration. Mordecai wrote letters to all the Jews and told them to celebrate those days as a happy day of feasting. They should have parties, give gifts to each other, and give presents to the poor.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

This will happen on the day when the Lord Jesus comes to receive honor with his holy people. He will be admired among all who have believed. And this includes you because you believed what we told you.

John 15:8

Show that you are my followers by producing much fruit. This will bring honor to my Father.

Psalm 104:15

You give us the wine that makes us happy, the oil that makes our skin soft, and the food that makes us strong.

Isaiah 12:1

At that time you will say, “I praise you, Lord! You have been angry with me, but don’t be angry with me now. Show your love to me.

Matthew 15:13

Jesus answered, “Every plant that my Father in heaven has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are workers together for God, and you are like a farm that belongs to God. And you are a house that belongs to God.

Hebrews 1:9

You love what is right and hate what is wrong. So God, your God, has chosen you, giving you more honor and joy than anyone like you.” Psalm 45:6-7

Psalm 149:4

The Lord is happy with his people. He did a wonderful thing for his humble people. He saved them!

Isaiah 26:2

Open the gates for the good people to enter. They are the God’s faithful followers.

Isaiah 44:23

Skies, rejoice for what the Lord has done. Earth, shout for joy down to your deepest parts! Start singing, you mountains and all you trees in the forest! Yes, the Lord has saved Jacob. He has shown his glory by rescuing Israel.

Isaiah 46:13

But I am close to making things right. Salvation will not be delayed much longer. I will bring salvation to Zion and to my wonderful Israel.”

Isaiah 52:1

Wake up! Wake up! Zion, clothe yourself with strength. Holy city of Jerusalem, stand up and put on your beautiful clothes! Those filthy foreigners will not enter you again.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then the young women of Israel will be happy and dance. And the men, young and old, will join in the dancing. I will change their sadness into happiness. I will comfort my people, making them happy instead of sad.

Ezekiel 34:29

I will give them some land that will make a good garden. Then they will not suffer from hunger in that land or suffer the insults from the nations anymore.

Ezekiel 47:7

As I walked back along the side of the river, I saw many trees on both sides of the water.

Psalm 30:12

You wanted me to praise you and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever!