Bible Verses About Joyful Welcome

And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.

Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

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.

As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord.

To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.