30 Bible Verses About Joy - (And Video Bible Study)

Joy In The Bible

By Apostle Quinson Thomas, Updated on May 18, 2025.

We're so happy that you decided to check out our bible verses about joy on this page. It is our prayer that as you read these scriptures that you'll be lifted into the presence of God to receive grace and mercy in your time of need. And May you receive fullness of joy and strength in the Lord increase mightily in Jesus' Name.

What you'll see from the Scriptures below:

• ​Joy is the gift of God to those who trust in Christ
• Joy has the power to heal both physically and emotionally
• There is fullness of joy in the Lord's presence

It is our prayer that whether it's one bible verse or more that you will find great joy from God's word to the glory of The Lord Jesus Christ.

There is a bible verse that talks about the joy of Christ Jesus, despising the shame but looking onto the joy that was before Him, and I just want to encourage you that by the power of The Holy Ghost you can have a joyful heart that's full of true joy as you look forward to the great things that God is going to do in your life and the great things that He will do at the end of the ages.

It is our prayer that your life will be filled with everlasting joy that only The Holy One can give and may your heart be filled with joy. May the Lord fill you with His peace; a peace that only He can give.

Our Top 10 Short Bible Verses on Joy and Happiness in the Lord followed by the rest of or 30 Scriptures on Joy.

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Bible Verses About The Joy Of The Lord:

Nehemiah 8:10

Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Luke 1:14–15

And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

1 Peter 1:8–9

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

John 16:24

Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Habakkuk 3:17–18

Though the fig tree should not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD;
I will take joy in the God of my salvation.

John 15:10–11

If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

More Joy Verses in The Bible:

James 1:2-3

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."

 Proverbs 17:22

"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

1 Thessalonians 1:6 

"And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit."

Also Check out our Bible Verses on Peace

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Joyful Bible Verses:

Philippians 2:19-20 

“For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.”

2 John 1:12 

"Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete."

More Bible Verses on Joy

Scriptures About Joy:

Psalm 30:5 

"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." 

Zephaniah 3:17 

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."

1 Peter 1:8-9 

“Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

More on Joy in The Bible:

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 from you.”

Hebrews 12:2 

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."