1 Peter 1:6

New Century Version

This makes you very happy, even though now for a short time different kinds of troubles may make you sad.

Cross References

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy,

1 Peter 5:10

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

Romans 12:12

Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times.

Romans 5:2

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

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did the same evil things to the prophets who lived before you.

Isaiah 61:3

and to help the sorrowing people of Jerusalem. I will give them a crown to replace their ashes, and the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow, and clothes of praise to replace their spirit of sadness. Then they will be called Trees of Goodness, trees planted by the Lord to show his greatness.

John 16:33

“I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble, 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, and no one will take away your joy.

Psalm 34:19

People who do what is right may have many problems, but the Lord will solve them all.

Psalm 119:28

I am sad and tired. Make me strong again as you have promised.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

Romans 5:11

And not only that, but now we are also very happy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we are now God’s friends again.

Acts 14:22

making the followers of Jesus stronger and helping them stay in the faith. They said, “We must suffer many things to enter God’s kingdom.”

Luke 10:20

But you should not be happy because the spirits obey you but because your names are written in heaven.”

1 Peter 4:7

The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be able to pray.

Psalm 95:1

Come, let’s sing for joy to the Lord. Let’s shout praises to the Rock who saves us.

James 4:9

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

2 Corinthians 4:17

We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles.

James 1:9

Believers who are poor should take pride that God has made them spiritually rich.

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed: “The Lord has filled my heart with joy; I feel very strong in the Lord. I can laugh at my enemies; I am glad because you have helped me!

Philippians 3:3

We are the ones who are truly circumcised. We worship God through his Spirit, and our pride is in Christ Jesus. We do not put trust in ourselves or anything we can do,

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 the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 4:4

Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.

Galatians 5:22

But the Spirit produces the fruit of 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 laws are right and that it was right for you to punish me.

Psalm 69:20

Insults have broken my heart and left me weak. I looked for sympathy, but there was none; I found no one to comfort me.

Psalm 35:10

Even my bones will say, “Lord, who is like you? You save the weak from the strong, the weak and poor from robbers.”

Psalm 9:14

Then, at the gates of Jerusalem, I will praise you; I will rejoice because you saved me.

Philippians 2:26

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

Luke 2:10

The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all the people.

Luke 1:47

my heart rejoices in God my Savior,

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him, and he began to be very sad and troubled.

Isaiah 61:10

The Lord makes me very happy; all that I am rejoices in my God. He has covered me with clothes of salvation and wrapped me with a coat of goodness, like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding, like a bride dressed in jewels.

1 Peter 3:17

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