32 Bible Verses about Joy

-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory,

And he brought them into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced, believing in God, with all his house.

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Spirit,

What difference does this make? Christ is, nevertheless, preached in every way, whether in pretense or in truth; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice: for I know that this will result in my benefit through your supplication, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again: he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

and the light of a lamp shall shine no more in you: and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more in you: for your merchants were the great men of the earth: for by your sorcery were all nations deceived.

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to sorrow.

Alas for you that are full! for you shall be hungry. Alas for you that laugh now! for you shall mourn and weep.

And the seventy returned with joy, and said: Lord, even the demons are subject to us through thy name.

When he had come, and had seen the grace of God, he rejoiced; and he exhorted them all to remain, with purpose of heart, faithful to the Lord.

for this my son was dead, and is alive again: he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

And not only so, but we rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the reconciliation.

Great is my plainness of speech to you, great is my boasting of you; I am filled with comfort, I am exceedingly joyful in all our affliction.

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for the great joy with which we rejoice on your account before our God,

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth.

Verily, verily I say to you, you shall weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

that I may come to you with joy, by the will of God, and may be refreshed among you.

For this reason, we have been comforted by means of your comfort: and we rejoiced exceedingly more indeed, on account of the joy of Titus, for his spirit was refreshed by you all.

so that we exhorted Titus, that, as he had previously begun, so he would bring to an end this gift among you also.

for they have refreshed my spirit, and yours. There fore, acknowledge such.

Rejoice, and leap for joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so did they persecute the prophets who were before you.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for so did their fathers to the prophets.

greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

that which we have seen and heard, we declare it to you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you, that your joy may be full.

Though I have many things to write to you, I determined not to communicate them by means of paper and ink: for I hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.

So, then, my brethren, beloved and ardently desired, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

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And of this I feel assured, that I shall remain and continue among you all for your advancement and joy in the faith,

not that we are lords over your faith, but fellow- workers for your joy: for by faith you stand.

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up what remains of my sufferings for Christ in my flesh for the sake of his body, which is the church,

And they sung a new song, saying: Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation: and hast made us to our God kings and priests, and we shall reign on the earth.

Therefore, rejoice you heavens, and you that dwell in them. Alas for the land and for the sea! for the devil has come down to you with great anger, because he knows that he has but a short time.

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.

Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice.

holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, nor labor in vain.

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.

fulfill my joy, that you be of the same mind, having the same love, of one soul, of one mind;

Yes, brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: refresh my heart in the Lord.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is to me indeed not burdensome; but for you it is safe.

holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, nor labor in vain.

Being, therefore, con ducted on their journey by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, making known the conversion of the Gentiles; and they gave great joy to all the brethren.

Is any one among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any one cheerful? let him sing praise.

speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,

For we are the circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;

and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior;

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? -You indeed are our glory and #VALUE!

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for the great joy with which we rejoice on your account before our God,

For we have great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which, when a man finds it, he hides; and for the joy it gives, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.

And there was great joy in that city.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? -You indeed are our glory and #VALUE!

Now to him that is able to keep you free from stumbling, and to present you blameless in the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only God our Savior, be glory and majesty, strength and authority, both now and throughout all the ages. Amen.

But, inasmuch as you are partakers of the sufferings of the Christ,, rejoice, that, at the revelation of his glory, you may also be exceedingly joyful.

And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, and charged the jailer to keep them securely.

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.

in which you rejoice, though now for a little while, since it is needful, you are in sorrow under various temptations;

My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into manifold trials,

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for so did their fathers to the prophets.

And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy;

And he brought them into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced, believing in God, with all his house.

And a very great multitude spread their mantles in the road: and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the road. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed after, cried, saying: Hosanna to the son of David. Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

And many spread their mantles in the road, and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the road. And those who went before, and those who followed after, cried, saying: Hosanna. Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our Father David. Hosanna in the highest.

And with one consent, they continued daily in the temple; and, breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice always;

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Spirit,

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.

And I heard a voice from heaven like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder; and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps. And they sung a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures, and the elders: and no one was able to learn the song, but the hundred and forty-four thousand that had been redeemed from the earth.

that under an afflicting trial, their overflowing joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality;

Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial that has come on you to try you, as if some strange thing had happened to you. But, inasmuch as you are partakers of the sufferings of the Christ,, rejoice, that, at the revelation of his glory, you may also be exceedingly joyful.

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying: Alleluia; for the Lord God the Almighty reigns.

Blessed are you, when they shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say every evil thing against you, falsely, on my account. Rejoice, and leap for joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so did they persecute the prophets who were before you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness,

For you sympathized with me in my bonds, and endured joyfully the seizure of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and abiding substance in the heavens.

If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

not that we are lords over your faith, but fellow- workers for your joy: for by faith you stand.

And I wrote to you this very thing, that, on coming to you, I might not have sorrow from those from whom I ought to receive joy; because I have confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many. Enter into the joy of your lord.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men.

And they went out quickly from the sepulcher, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with very great joy.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in the hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit. PAET IV. Conclusion.

in hope, be joyful; in affliction, be patient; in prayer, be per severing;

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with very great joy.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in the hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit. PAET IV. Conclusion.

that I may come to you with joy, by the will of God, and may be refreshed among you.

looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

But, inasmuch as you are partakers of the sufferings of the Christ,, rejoice, that, at the revelation of his glory, you may also be exceedingly joyful.

And the angel said to them: Be not afraid; for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be for all people. For there is born for you this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory,

-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory,

And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, and says to them., Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost. I say to you, That thus there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety-nine just persons, who need no repentance.

And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem; and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. When he had come, and had seen the grace of God, he rejoiced; and he exhorted them all to remain, with purpose of heart, faithful to the Lord.

And he arose, and came to his father. And while he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion on him, and ran and fell upon his neck, and kissed him. But his son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it- on him, and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet. read more.
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again: he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. But his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called to him one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said to him, Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in health. And he was angry, and would not go in. Then his father went out and entreated him. But he answered and said to his father, Behold, for so many years do I serve you, and never have I transgressed your commandment, and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But as soon as this your son has come, Who has eaten up your estate with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf. And he said to him, Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours. But it became us to make merry and rejoice; for this your brother was dead, and is alive again: was lost, and is found.

And now, behold, I am going, bound in spirit, to Jerusalem, not knowing what shall befall me there, except that in every city the Holy Spirit testifies to me, saying, That bonds and afflictions await me. But I esteem this a matter of no importance, nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry that I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.

So, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. Then he said: A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of the property that falls to me. And he divided his estate between them. read more.
And not many days after, the younger son, taking with him all that was his, left home for a distant country, and there wasted his property in riotous living. When he had spent all, there was a great famine throughout that country, and he began to be in want. And he went and attached himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods which the swine did eat. And no one gave to him. But when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I am perishing with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son: make me as one of your hired servants. And he arose, and came to his father. And while he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion on him, and ran and fell upon his neck, and kissed him. But his son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it- on him, and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet. And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again: he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. But his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called to him one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said to him, Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in health. And he was angry, and would not go in. Then his father went out and entreated him. But he answered and said to his father, Behold, for so many years do I serve you, and never have I transgressed your commandment, and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But as soon as this your son has come, Who has eaten up your estate with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf. And he said to him, Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours. But it became us to make merry and rejoice; for this your brother was dead, and is alive again: was lost, and is found.

And now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy;

Till this time you have asked for nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.

And he brought them into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced, believing in God, with all his house.

But I esteem this a matter of no importance, nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry that I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.

And with one consent, they continued daily in the temple; and, breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God, and being in favor with all the people. And the Lord added the saved daily to the Church.

he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said: Now, Lord, thou dost let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for my eyes have seen thy salvation, read more.
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

And Zachariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he has visited and redeemed his people; and he has raised up for us, in the house of David his servant, a horn of salvation, read more.
(as he spoke by the mouth of all his holy prophets of ancient times,) salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us, in order to show the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant, the oath which he swore to Abraham our father, that he would grant to us, that being delivered from the hands of our enemies, we might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him, all our days. And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the face of the Lord, to make ready his ways, by giving to his people the knowledge of salvation in the remission of their sins, through the tender mercies of our God; by which the dawn from on high has visited us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, by guiding our feet in the way of peace.

And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior; for he has looked upon the lowly condition of his handmaid. For, behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed; read more.
for He that is Mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name: and his mercy is from generation to generation upon those who fear him. He has done mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in the understanding of their hearts. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, but the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped Israel his servant, (as he spoke to our fathers,) by remembering his mercy to Abraham and to his posterity forever. And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

So, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.

I say to you, That thus there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety-nine just persons, who need no repentance.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men.

These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have affliction, but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.

through whom we have had access, by faith, into this grace in which we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

However, rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes; even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.

And now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

Verily, verily I say to you, you shall weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Then, they went from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were thought worthy to suffer shame for his name's sake.

I say to you, That thus there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety-nine just persons, who need no repentance.

Thou didst make known to me the ways of life; thou wilt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

Being, therefore, con ducted on their journey by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, making known the conversion of the Gentiles; and they gave great joy to all the brethren.

and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior;

And he that reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for life eternal; that he that sows, and he that reaps, may rejoice together.

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to sorrow.

-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

There was, in the days of Herod the king of Judea, a certain priest, named Zachariah, of the class of Abijah; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Eliza beth. They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless. And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years. read more.
It came to pass, while he was officiating as priest before God, in the order of his class, that, according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense, when he went into the temple of the Lord. And all the multitude of the people were praying without, at the time of incense. And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. And Zachariah was troubled at the sight, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachariah; for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you shall have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great before the Lord; and he shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb. And many of the sons of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient, by the wisdom of the just, in order to make ready for the Lord a prepared people. And Zachariah said to the angel: By what sign shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife is advanced in years. And the angel answered and said to him: I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I am sent to speak to you, and to announce to you this good news. And behold, you shall be dumb and not able to speak, till the day in which these things shall take place, because you did not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their proper time. And the people were waiting for Zachariah, and they wondered that he stayed so long in the temple. But when he came out, he was not able to speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them, and remained speechless. And it came to pass, when the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house. And after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and kept herself retired for five months, saying: Thus has the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he has looked with regard upon me, to take away my reproach among men. And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin be trothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary. And the angel came into her presence, and said: Hail, graciously accepted: the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. And she was perplexed at his words, and reasoned, what this salutation could mean. And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you shall conceive and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. But Mary said to the angel: How shall this be, since I know not a man? And the angel answered and said to her: The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for which reason, also, that which is begotten, being holy, shall be called the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth your kinswoman, even she has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who is called barren; for nothing shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her. And Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the mountainous country, into a city of Judah; and she came into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elizabeth. And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, that the babe in her womb leaped for joy. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke with a loud voice, and said: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, behold, when the voice of your salutation sounded in my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.

Being, therefore, con ducted on their journey by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, making known the conversion of the Gentiles; and they gave great joy to all the brethren.

And when he finds it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

And there was great joy in that city.

And when they heard these things, they ceased to contend; and they glorified God, saying: Then, indeed, has God given to the Gentiles also repentance in order to life.

and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.

And the seventy returned with joy, and said: Lord, even the demons are subject to us through thy name.

And while they did not believe as yet for joy, and were astonished, he said to them: Have you any thing here to eat?

And recognizing Peter's voice, she did not open the entrance for joy, but ran in and told that Peter was standing before the entrance.

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.

that under an afflicting trial, their overflowing joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality;

always in every supplication of mine for you all, making my supplication with joy

And they went out quickly from the sepulcher, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Spirit,

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been told to them.

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with very great joy.

And leaping up, he stood and walked, and went with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.

You have heard that I said to you, I am going away, and am coming again to you. If you loved me, you would rejoice, because I go to the Father; for my Father is greater than I.

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again: he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.

Great is my plainness of speech to you, great is my boasting of you; I am filled with comfort, I am exceedingly joyful in all our affliction.

Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice.

You have heard that I said to you, I am going away, and am coming again to you. If you loved me, you would rejoice, because I go to the Father; for my Father is greater than I.