Alegria e felicidade
A alegria é fruto do Espírito e marca do cristão. Alegrai-vos sempre no Senhor! A Bíblia ensina que a alegria de Deus é nossa fortaleza — não depende de circunstâncias, mas da presença de Deus.
Alegrai-vos no Senhor
Alegrai-vos sempre no Senhor! Outra vez digo: alegrai-vos! Na presença de Deus há plenitude de alegria eterna.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: I say again, Rejoice.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: I say again, Rejoice.
Fruto do Espírito
O fruto do Espírito é amor, alegria, paz. A alegria do Senhor é nossa fortaleza — não depende do mundo.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, fidelity,23 meekness, temperance: against such things there is no law.
Alegria nas tribulações
Os que semeiam em lágrimas ceifarão com alegria. Tende por motivo de grande gozo quando caídes em diversas tentações.
2 My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into diverse trials;3 knowing that the proof of your faith works out patience.
10 Wherefore, I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with necessities, with persecutions, with distresses, for Christ's sake; because when I am weak, then I am strong.
8 whom, not having seen, you love; on whom, not now looking, but believing, you greatly rejoice, with joy unspeakable and full of glory-9 receiving the consummation of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
8 whom, not having seen, you love; on whom, not now looking, but believing, you greatly rejoice, with joy unspeakable and full of glory-9 receiving the consummation of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Alegria compartilhada
Alegrai-vos com os que se alegram. O Senhor fez coisas grandiosas por nós — alegrai-vos no Senhor e regozijai-vos.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, steadfastly persevering in prayer.
15 Rejoice with them who rejoice, and weep with them who weep.
17 For the Reign of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness and peace, and joy, in the Holy Spirit.
17 For the Reign of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness and peace, and joy, in the Holy Spirit.
13 Now, may the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace, in believing; in order that you may abound in that hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
32 that in joy I may come to you, through the will of God, and may be refreshed among you.
7 Every one according as he has purposed in his heart, ought to give; not with regret, nor by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
17 Charge the rich in the present world not to be elated in mind, nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who confers on us richly all things for enjoyment-
Jesus e a alegria
A minha alegria esteja em vós e a vossa alegria seja completa. Pedi e recebereis para que a vossa alegria seja plena.
11 I give you these admonitions, that I may continue to have joy in you, and that your joy may be complete.
11 I give you these admonitions, that I may continue to have joy in you, and that your joy may be complete.
22 So, you, at present, are in grief; but I will visit you again, and your hearts shall be joyful, and none shall rob you of your joy.
24 Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be complete.
2 looking to Jesus, the leader and perfecter of the faith; who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please God. For he who comes to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them who diligently seek him.
Alegria eterna
Alegria eterna terão sobre suas cabeças. O Senhor reinará com alegria sobre o seu povo para todo o sempre.
16 Rejoice always.17 Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God, by Christ Jesus, concerning you.
7 Thus, I assure you, there is greater joy in heaven for one sinner who reforms, than for ninety-nine righteous persons, who need no reformation.
44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field, which, when a man has discovered, he conceals the discovery, and for joy thereof, sells all that he has, and buys that field.