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: again, I say, rejoice.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, 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 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 ye fall into divers temptations, Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience.3 But let patience have it's perfect work,
10 Therefore I am well pleased in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
8 Whom having not seen, ye love: in whom tho' ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.9 Of which salvation the prophets enquired and searched diligently,
8 Whom having not seen, ye love: in whom tho' ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.9 Of which salvation the prophets enquired and searched diligently,
Alegria compartilhada
Alegrai-vos com os que se alegram. O Senhor fez coisas grandiosas por nós — alegrai-vos no Senhor e regozijai-vos.
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, continue instant in prayer.
15 Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
32 That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.
7 Let every man do as he chuseth in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a chearful giver.
6 But godliness with content is great gain.
17 Charge the rich in this world not to be high-minded, neither to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy:
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 have spoken these things to you, that my joy might remain in you, and your joy might be full.
11 I have spoken these things to you, that my joy might remain in you, and your joy might be full.
22 And ye now therefore have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh from you.
24 Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name: ask (and ye shall receive) that your joy may be full.
2 who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right-hand of the throne of God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that 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 evermore:17 Pray without ceasing: In every thing give thanks;18 for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
7 I say to you, Thus joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, who do not need repentance.
44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field, which a man having found hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.