Philippians 3:1

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Philippians 3:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

2 Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh!

3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

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Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

Philippians 3:3

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Deuteronomy 12:18

Instead, you must eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in all you do,

Deuteronomy 16:11

and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.

1 Samuel 2:1

At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.

1 Chronicles 15:28

So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.

1 Chronicles 16:10

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

1 Chronicles 16:31

Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

1 Chronicles 16:32

Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.

1 Chronicles 16:33

Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.

1 Chronicles 29:22

That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.

2 Chronicles 30:26

So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel.

2 Chronicles 30:27

Then the priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their voice, and their prayer came into His holy dwelling place in heaven.

Nehemiah 8:10

Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Job 22:26

Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

Psalms 5:11

But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Psalms 32:11

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Psalms 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

Psalms 37:4

Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalms 42:4

These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.

Psalms 97:1

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Psalms 100:1

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.

Psalms 100:2

Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.

Psalms 149:2

Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.

Isaiah 12:2

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 12:3

With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,

Isaiah 41:16

You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 61:10

I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 65:14

My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.

Isaiah 66:11

so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance.

Isaiah 66:12

For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees.

Joel 2:23

Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.

Habakkuk 3:17

Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,

Habakkuk 3:18

yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!

Zephaniah 3:14

Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Zechariah 10:7

Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Luke 1:47

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Romans 5:2

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:3

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Romans 5:11

Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice at all times.

James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

1 Peter 1:6

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:8

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

1 Peter 4:13

But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

Philippians 2:17

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Philippians 2:18

So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

2 Peter 1:12

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

2 Peter 1:13

I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,

2 Peter 1:14

because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

2 Peter 1:15

And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.

2 Peter 3:1

Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking