2 Timothy 1:4

New English Translation

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Cross References

Psalm 126:5

Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.

Isaiah 61:3

to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.

Jeremiah 31:13

The Lord says, “At that time young women will dance and be glad. Young men and old men will rejoice. I will turn their grief into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy in place of their sorrow.

John 16:22

So also you have sorrow now, 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 for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, so that your joy may be complete.

Acts 20:19

serving the Lord with all humility and with tears, and with the trials that happened to me because of the plots of the Jews.

Acts 20:31

Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.

Romans 1:11

For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:26

Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

2 Timothy 4:21

Make every effort to come before winter. Greetings to you from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.

2 Timothy 4:9

Make every effort to come to me soon.

1 John 1:4

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

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will not exist any more – or mourning, or crying, or pain, for the former things have ceased to exist.”

Revelation 7:17

because the Lamb in the middle of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”