JOYFULLY Luke 19:37 NIV • When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: Colossians 1:11-12 NIV • 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[d] to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption,[e] the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 13:44 NIV • [ The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl ] "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Matthew 28:8 NIV • So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Luke 6:23 NIV • "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets. John 15:11 NIV • I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 16:20 NIV • I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. Acts 2:28 NIV • You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.' [ Psalm 16:8-11]