2 Timothy 1:4

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Psalm 126:5

May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.

Isaiah 61:3

to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them and give them gladness for sorrow.

John 16:22

So you have pain now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

John 16:24

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

Acts 20:19

serving the Lord with all humility and with tears, enduring the trials that came to me through the plots of the Jews.

Acts 20:31

Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to warn everyone with tears.

Romans 1:11

For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened—

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:26

for he has been longing for all of you and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

As for us, brothers and sisters, when for a short time we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face.

2 Timothy 4:21

Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.

2 Timothy 4:9

Do your best to come to me soon,

1 John 1:4

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

Revelation 21:4

he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.”

Revelation 7:17

for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”