joy
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13So may the God of hope fill you with every joy and with peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope and in the virtue of the Holy Spirit.
12in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;
4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice.
2My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy,
11You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.
24Until now, you have not requested anything in my name. Ask, and you shall receive, so that your joy may be full.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, forbearance,
22A joyful soul makes a lifetime flourish. A gloomy spirit dries out the bones.
22Therefore, you also, indeed, have sorrow now. But I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice. And no one will take away your joy from you.
11These things I have spoken to you, so that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be fulfilled.
17For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but rather justice and peace and joy, in the Holy Spirit.
24This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us exult and rejoice in it.
6For wrath is in his indignation, and life is in his will. Toward evening, weeping will linger, and toward morning, gladness.