1 Peter 1:6

New Living Translation

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.

Cross References

Psalm 119:28

I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.

Psalm 119:75

I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.

Psalm 34:19

The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.

Psalm 35:10

With every bone in my body I will praise him: “Lord, who can compare with you? Who else rescues the helpless from the strong? Who else protects the helpless and poor from those who rob them?”

Psalm 69:20

Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.

Psalm 9:14

Save me so I can praise you publicly at Jerusalem’s gates, so I can rejoice that you have rescued me.

Psalm 95:1

Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.

Isaiah 61:10

I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding or a bride with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:3

To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.

Matthew 11:28

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.

Matthew 5:12

Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.

Luke 1:47

How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 10:20

But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”

Luke 2:10

but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.

John 16:22

So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.

John 16:33

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

Acts 14:22

where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Romans 5:11

So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.

Romans 5:2

Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.

Romans 9:2

My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!

2 Corinthians 6:10

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.

Galatians 5:22

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Philippians 2:26

I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill.

Philippians 3:3

For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort,

Philippians 4:4

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!

1 Thessalonians 1:6

So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord.

James 1:2

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

James 1:9

Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.

James 4:9

Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy.

1 Peter 3:17

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!

1 Peter 4:7

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

1 Peter 5:10

In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

1 Samuel 2:1

Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.