Isaiah 61:3

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

Esther 8:15

Mordecai left the king’s presence wearing royal clothes of blue and white and a large gold crown. He also had a purple robe made of the best linen. And the people of Susa shouted for joy.

Esther 9:22

because that was when the Jewish people got rid of their enemies. They were also to celebrate it as the month their sadness was turned to joy and their crying for the dead was turned into celebration. He told them to celebrate those days as days of joyful feasting and as a time for giving food to each other and presents to the poor.

Psalm 104:15

You give us wine that makes happy hearts and olive oil that makes our faces shine. You give us bread that gives us strength.

Psalm 149:4

The Lord is pleased with his people; he saves the humble.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a meal for me in front of my enemies. You pour oil of blessing on my head; you fill my cup to overflowing.

Psalm 30:11

You changed my sorrow into dancing. You took away my clothes of sadness, and clothed me in happiness.

Psalm 30:12

I will sing to you and not be silent. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever.

Psalm 45:7

You love right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much joy.

Ecclesiastes 9:8

Put on nice clothes and make yourself look good.

Isaiah 12:1

At that time you will say: “I praise you, Lord! You were angry with me, but you are not angry with me now! You have comforted me.

Isaiah 26:2

Open the gates, and the good people will enter, those who follow God.

Isaiah 44:23

Skies, sing for joy because the Lord did great things! Earth, shout for joy, even in your deepest parts! Sing, you mountains, with thanks to God. Sing, too, you trees in the forest! The Lord saved the people of Jacob! He showed his glory when he saved Israel.

Isaiah 46:13

I will soon do the things that are right. I will bring salvation soon. I will save Jerusalem and bring glory to Israel.”

Isaiah 52:1

Wake up, wake up, Jerusalem! Become strong! Be beautiful again, holy city of Jerusalem. The people who do not worship God and who are not pure will not enter you again.

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.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then young women of Israel will be happy and dance, the young men and old men also. I will change their sadness into happiness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sadness.

Ezekiel 34:29

I will give them a place famous for its good crops, so they will no longer suffer from hunger in the land. They will not suffer the insults of other nations anymore.

Ezekiel 47:7

As I went back, I saw many trees on both sides of the river.

Zechariah 3:5

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

Matthew 15:13

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

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 will praise your Father in heaven.

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 sandals on his feet.

John 15:8

You should produce much fruit and show that you are my followers, which brings glory to my Father.

John 16:20

I tell you the truth, you will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but your sadness will become joy.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are God’s workers, working together; you are like God’s farm, God’s house.

1 Corinthians 6:20

because you were bought by God for a price. So honor God with your bodies.

Philippians 1:11

that you will be filled with the good things produced in your life by Christ to bring glory and praise to God.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

This will happen on the day when the Lord Jesus comes to receive glory because of his holy people. And all the people who have believed will be amazed at Jesus. You will be in that group, because you believed what we told you.

Hebrews 1:9

You love right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much joy.”

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession. You were chosen to tell about the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 4:14

When people insult you because you follow Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.