Jesus Christ, joy of

Jesus Christ brings joy to his people, who are able to rejoice at the coming of their Saviour and Lord, and all the benefits which he brings to them.

Jesus Christ's joy originates in God

From his intimate relationship with his Father and the Spirit

Luke 10:21 parallel Matthew 11:25–26 See also Isaiah 11:2–3; Matthew 3:16–17 parallels Mark 1:10–11, Luke 3:22; Matthew 12:18; Isaiah 42:1; Acts 2:28; Psalm 16:11

At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

From his awareness of God's purposes

Hebrews 12:2 See also John 8:29

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Jesus Christ's coming brings great joy

His birth

Luke 2:10–11 See also Matthew 2:10; Luke 1:44, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:28–32

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

His resurrection and ascension

John 16:20–22 See also Matthew 28:8–9; Luke 24:40–41, Luke 24:50–53; John 20:20

Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Jesus Christ gives joy to his people

He brings joy to his disciples

John 17:13 See also Isaiah 61:1–3; John 15:11; Romans 12:12; Philippians 1:26

But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.

Being in his presence is likened to the joy of a wedding

Matthew 22:1–10 See also Matthew 9:14–15 parallels Mark 2:18–19, Luke 5:33–34; Matthew 25:1–10; John 3:29; Revelation 19:7, Revelation 19:9

To know Jesus Christ brings great joy to others

Luke 15:7 See also Matthew 8:11; Luke 15:10, Luke 15:22–24, Luke 15:31–32; John 8:56

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