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James 1:2-4 says, "Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds." Read the verses (NIV, KJV), their context in James 1, and a plain reading.

Bible verses about joy: 15 Scriptures on rejoicing in the Lord, joy in trials, and strength from God's joy, with plain notes and links.

What does the Bible say about joy? Verses on joy in the Lord, how it differs from happiness, and how joy holds steady in hard seasons.

John 15:11 says, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Read the verse (NIV, KJV), its context in John 15, and a plain reading.

Nehemiah 8:10 says, "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Read the verse (NIV, KJV), its context in Nehemiah 8, and a plain reading.

Psalm 16:11 says, "You will fill me with joy in your presence." Read the verse (NIV, KJV), its context in Psalm 16, and a plain reading.

Psalm 94:19 says, "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." Read the verse (NIV, KJV), its context, and a plain reading.

Romans 12:12 says, "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Read the verse (NIV, KJV), its context in Romans 12, and a plain reading.