John 15:11 Cross References - AUV

¹¹ I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in your hearts, and that your joy may be complete.

⁵ And when he finds it, he places it on his shoulders [i.e., to return it], and is so glad.

⁹ And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I found the coin I had lost.’

²³ And bring the fattened calf, kill it and let us eat and enjoy ourselves.

³² But it was [only] proper that we celebrate and have a good time, for this brother of yours was dead [spiritually], but is [now] alive again; he was lost [from me] but [now] is found.’”

²⁹ The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus’ ministry].

²⁴ Up until now you have not asked for anything in my name. [So now] ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete.

³³ I have said these things to you so that you can have peace in [fellowship with] me. You will have trouble in the world, but cheer up, for I have conquered the world.”

¹³ But now I am coming to you, and I am speaking these things [while still] in the world, so that they [i.e., the apostles] may have my joy within them in all its fullness.

¹³ May God, [the source] of hope, fill you with complete joy and peace as you believe [in Christ], so that you may have an abundance of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.

²⁴ For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth].

¹⁸ And do not get drunk on wine, which results in ruined lives, but be filled with the Holy Spirit.

²⁵ So, being convinced of this, I know I will remain [in my body] and continue with all of you for your spiritual progress and joy in the faith,

¹⁶ You should be joyful at all times.

⁸ Although you have not seen Jesus, you [still] love Him and believe in Him, and this causes you to have an indescribable, glorious joy.

⁴ We are writing to you about these things, so that [together] our joy may be [completely] full.

¹² I have many [more] things to write to you about, but will not do so with paper and ink, since I hope to visit you [soon] and speak to you in person, so that our joy may be complete.