2 Timothy 1:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

As I remember your tears, I long night and day to see you, 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 grant to 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; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then shall the maidens 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 sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

John 16:24

Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Acts 20:19

serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which befell 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 admonish every one with tears.

Romans 1:11

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

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:26

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

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But since we were bereft of you, brethren, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire 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 brethren.

2 Timothy 4:9

Do your best to come to me soon.

1 John 1:4

And we are writing this that our joy may be complete.

Revelation 21:4

he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away.”

Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”