I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. – John 15:11

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12

I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. – John 16:20

Then go quickly and tell his disciples: “He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see him.” Now I have told you. So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. – Matthew 28:7-8

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” – Luke 2:10