1 John 1:4

New English Translation

Thus we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

Cross References

Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; I will be overjoyed because of my God. For he clothes me in garments of deliverance; he puts on me a robe symbolizing vindication. I look like a bridegroom when he wears a turban as a priest would; I look like a bride when she puts on her jewelry.

John 15:11

I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete.

John 16:24

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

John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. This then is my joy, and it is complete.

2 Corinthians 1:24

I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.

Ephesians 3:19

and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

1 John 2:1

(My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.) But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One,

2 John 1:12

Though I have many other things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come visit you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.