2 Timothy 1:4

New American Bible - revised edition

I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

Cross References

Psalm 126:5

Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy.

Isaiah 61:3

to place on those who mourn in Zion a diadem instead of ashes, To give them oil of gladness instead of mourning, a glorious mantle instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of justice, the planting of the Lord to show his glory.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then young women shall make merry and dance, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will show them compassion and have them rejoice after their sorrows.

John 16:22

So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

John 16:24

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

Acts 20:19

I served the Lord with all humility and with the tears and trials that came to me because of the plots of the Jews,

Acts 20:31

So be vigilant and remember that for three years, night and day, I unceasingly admonished each of you with tears.

Romans 1:11

For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened,

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:26

For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was ill.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a short time, in person, not in heart, we were all the more eager in our great desire to see you in person.

2 Timothy 4:21

Try to get here before winter. Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers send greetings.

2 Timothy 4:9

Try to join me soon,

1 John 1:4

We are writing this so that our joy may be complete. God Is Light.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away.”

Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”