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Nehemiah 8:10

KJV: Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

NKJV: Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

NIV: Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Interpretation: Joy from the Lord provides strength for daily living. Nehemiah spoke these words during a time of spiritual renewal. The people wept when they heard God's Word read. Nehemiah redirected them from sorrow to celebration. God's joy empowers believers to face challenges with resilience.

Tweet Text: Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord is your strength. God's joy empowers believers to face challenges with resilience. #joy #rejoice #gladness #mywordofgod

Philippians 4:4

KJV: Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

NKJV: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

NIV: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Interpretation: Paul commands believers to rejoice at all times, not just during pleasant circumstances. He repeats the command for emphasis. Joy remains possible because its source is the Lord, not situations. Paul wrote these words from prison, proving joy can exist regardless of external conditions.

Tweet Text: Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Joy remains possible because its source is God, not circumstances. Paul wrote this from prison. #joy #rejoice #peace #mywordofgod

John 15:11

KJV: These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

NKJV: "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full."

NIV: I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Interpretation: Jesus wants His joy to live within believers. He shared His teachings so that His followers could experience complete joy. The verse reveals that Jesus Himself experiences joy. He desires to share that joy with His disciples. Full joy comes through connection with Christ and His words.

Tweet Text: John 15:11 Jesus shares His joy with believers. He wants His joy to remain in you so your joy may be complete. #joy #rejoice #gladness #mywordofgod

Romans 15:13

KJV: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

NKJV: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

NIV: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Interpretation: Paul prays for believers to experience fullness of joy and peace. These gifts come through believing and trusting God. The Holy Spirit provides the power for overflowing hope. Joy, peace, and hope work together as fruits of a trusting relationship with God.

Tweet Text: Romans 15:13 May God fill you with joy and peace as you trust Him. The Holy Spirit empowers overflowing hope. #joy #peace #hope #mywordofgod

Psalm 16:11

KJV: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

NKJV: You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

NIV: You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Interpretation: God's presence brings complete joy. The psalmist connects life's true path with being near God. Fullness of joy exists nowhere else but in His presence. Eternal pleasures await those who remain close to God. The verse shows joy as both a present experience and a future promise.

Tweet Text: Psalm 16:11 In God's presence is fullness of joy. At His right hand are pleasures forevermore. True joy exists near Him. #joy #rejoice #gladness #mywordofgod

Galatians 5:22

KJV: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

NKJV: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

NIV: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Interpretation: Joy appears as the second fruit the Holy Spirit produces in believers. The Spirit naturally generates joy in those who walk with Him. Joy is not something believers manufacture through effort. It grows organically as the Spirit works within. Christians can experience joy because the Spirit dwells in them.

Tweet Text: Galatians 5:22 Joy is fruit the Holy Spirit produces in believers. It grows naturally as the Spirit works within us. #joy #peace #rejoice #mywordofgod

James 1:2

KJV: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

NKJV: My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

NIV: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

Interpretation: James gives surprising advice about trials. Believers should view difficulties as occasions for joy. The command requires a deliberate choice to see trials differently. Joy becomes possible when believers understand that trials produce spiritual growth. Perspective transforms hardship into an opportunity for deeper faith.

Tweet Text: James 1:2 Count it joy when facing trials. Perspective transforms hardship into opportunity. Trials produce spiritual growth. #joy #hope #rejoice #mywordofgod

1 Peter 1:8

KJV: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

NKJV: whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

NIV: Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Interpretation: Believers experience extraordinary joy even without seeing Jesus physically. Faith enables love and joy directed toward an unseen Savior. The joy described goes beyond words, filled with glory. Christians can know deep, inexpressible joy through believing in Christ even before meeting Him face to face.

Tweet Text: 1 Peter 1:8 Though we haven't seen Jesus, we love Him. Believing brings inexpressible, glorious joy even before meeting Him face to face. #joy #rejoice #hope #mywordofgod

Luke 15:7

KJV: I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

NKJV: I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

NIV: I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Interpretation: Heaven celebrates when sinners repent. Jesus reveals that one person turning to God brings immense joy in heaven. The verse shows how precious each individual is to God. Heaven's joy over repentance exceeds joy over those already righteous. God actively rejoices when lost people return to Him.

Tweet Text: Luke 15:7 Heaven celebrates when one sinner repents. God actively rejoices when lost people return to Him. #joy #rejoice #gladness #mywordofgod

Psalm 30:5

KJV: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

NKJV: For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

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

Interpretation: Sorrow and weeping are temporary. God's favor and life endure far longer than His brief moments of discipline. The verse offers hope during dark times. Night seasons of weeping will give way to morning joy. God's pattern brings restoration and gladness after periods of difficulty.

Tweet Text: Psalm 30:5 Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Sorrow is temporary; God's favor brings restoration. #joy #hope #rejoice #mywordofgod

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