Joy to the World               Conclusion

James, half-brother of Jesus

     Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. - James 1:2 

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     Let's fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross. - Hebrews 12:2 

Paul, the Hebrew of Hebrews

     I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that...your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow. - Philippians 1:25-26

      In spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with joy given by the Holy Spirit. - Thessalonians 1:6 

     The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. - Galatians 5:22-23 

     I had confidence that you would all share my joy. - 2 Corinthians - 2:3

     In all our troubles my joy knows no bounds. - 2 Corinthians 7:4 

     For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. - Romans 14:17

     May the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13

NOTE: In the Old Testament, the word joy is found in 18 books...53 times in Psalms, 32 times in Isaiah, and 14 times in Proverbs. In some verses, joy is lost. Joy is not found in Revelation, which ends in victory for believers.