Bible Cross References
rejoicing
Acts 16:23-25
23
After a severe beating, they were thrown into jail, and the jailer was ordered to lock them up tight.
24
Upon receiving this order, the jailer threw them into the inner cell and fastened their feet between heavy blocks of wood.
25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Isaiah 61:10
Jerusalem rejoices because of what the LORD has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory.
Isaiah 65:14
They will sing for joy, but you will cry with a broken heart.
Isaiah 66:5
Listen to what the LORD says, you that fear him and obey him: "Because you are faithful to me, some of your own people hate you and will have nothing to do with you. They mock you and say, 'Let the LORD show his greatness and save you, so that we may see you rejoice.' But they themselves will be disgraced!
Matthew 5:10-12
10
"Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
11
"Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers.
12
Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted.
Luke 6:22
"Happy are you when people hate you, reject you, insult you, and say that you are evil, all because of the Son of Man!
Romans 5:3
We also boast of our troubles, because we know that trouble produces endurance,
2 Corinthians 12:10
I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 1:29
For you have been given the privilege of serving Christ, not only by believing in him, but also by suffering for him.
Hebrews 10:34
You shared the sufferings of prisoners, and when all your belongings were seized, you endured your loss gladly, because you knew that you still possessed something much better, which would last forever.
James 1:2
My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way,
1 Peter 4:13-16
13
Rather be glad that you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may be full of joy when his glory is revealed.
14
Happy are you if you are insulted because you are Christ's followers; this means that the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, is resting on you.
15
If you suffer, it must not be because you are a murderer or a thief or a criminal or a meddler in other people's affairs.
16
However, if you suffer because you are a Christian, don't be ashamed of it, but thank God that you bear Christ's name.
shame
Hebrews 12:2
Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne.