Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

And {G2532} there was {G1096} great {G3173} joy {G5479} in {G1722} that {G1565} city {G4172}.

so that there was great joy in that city.

So there was great joy in that city.

And there was much joy in that city.

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Cross-References

  • Acts 13:52 (4 votes)

    And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

  • Romans 15:9 (3 votes)

    And that the Gentiles might glorify God for [his] mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

  • Romans 15:12 (3 votes)

    And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

  • Psalms 96:10 (3 votes)

    ¶ Say among the heathen [that] the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

  • Psalms 96:12 (3 votes)

    Let the field be joyful, and all that [is] therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

  • Luke 2:10 (3 votes)

    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 2:11 (3 votes)

    For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.