# χαρά (chara) Strong’s G5479. 57 New Testament occurrences. joy, gladness, a source of joy. Lexicon: Dodson, public domain. Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/chara-g5479 ## Occurrences - [Matthew 2:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/2/10) — When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. - [Matthew 13:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/13/20) — But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; - [Matthew 13:44](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/13/44) — Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that h… - [Matthew 25:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/25/21) — His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter th… - [Matthew 25:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/25/23) — His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou in… - [Matthew 28:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/28/8) — And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. - [Mark 4:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/mark/4/16) — And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; - [Luke 1:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/1/14) — And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. - [Luke 2:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/2/10) — And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. - [Luke 8:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/8/13) — They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall… - [Luke 10:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/10/17) — And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. - [Luke 15:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/15/7) — I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. - [Luke 15:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/15/10) — Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. - [Luke 24:41](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/24/41) — And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? - [Luke 24:52](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/24/52) — And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: - [John 3:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/3/29) — He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice… - [John 15:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/15/11) — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. - [John 16:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/16/20) — Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. - [John 16:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/16/21) — A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for jo… - [John 16:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/16/22) — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. - [John 16:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/16/24) — Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. - [John 17:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/17/13) — And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. - [Acts 8:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/8/8) — And there was great joy in that city. - [Acts 12:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/12/14) — And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. - [Acts 13:52](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/13/52) — And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. - [Acts 15:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/15/3) — And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto… - [Acts 20:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/20/24) — But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received… - [Romans 14:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/14/17) — For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. - [Romans 15:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/15/13) — Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. - [Romans 15:32](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/15/32) — That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. - [2 Corinthians 1:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/1/24) — Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. - [2 Corinthians 2:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/2/3) — And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the… - [2 Corinthians 7:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/7/4) — Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. - [2 Corinthians 7:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/7/13) — Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. - [2 Corinthians 8:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/8/2) — How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. - [Galatians 5:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/galatians/5/22) — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, - [Philippians 1:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/1/4) — Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, - [Philippians 1:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/1/25) — And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; - [Philippians 2:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/2/2) — Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. - [Philippians 2:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/2/29) — Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: - [Philippians 4:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/4/1) — Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. - [1 Thessalonians 1:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-thessalonians/1/6) — And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: - [1 Thessalonians 2:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-thessalonians/2/19) — For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? - [1 Thessalonians 2:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-thessalonians/2/20) — For ye are our glory and joy. - [1 Thessalonians 3:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-thessalonians/3/9) — For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; - [2 Timothy 1:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-timothy/1/4) — Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; - [Philemon 1:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philemon/1/7) — For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. - [Hebrews 10:34](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/10/34) — For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring su… - [Hebrews 12:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/12/2) — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the… - [Hebrews 12:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/12/11) — Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which a… - [Hebrews 13:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/13/17) — Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and… - [James 1:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/james/1/2) — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; - [James 4:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/james/4/9) — Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. - [1 Peter 1:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-peter/1/8) — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: - [1 John 1:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-john/1/4) — And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. - [2 John 1:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-john/1/12) — Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. - [3 John 1:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/3-john/1/4) — I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.