Chairō χαίρω

Chairō (Greek χαίρω, Strong's G5463) is a Greek verb meaning “to rejoice”. It occurs 74 times in 68 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Joy

Verses

Every verse with Chairō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 2:10
  When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
• Matthew 5:12
  Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
• Matthew 18:13
  And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.
• Matthew 26:49
  And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
• Matthew 27:29
  And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
• Matthew 28:9
  And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

Mark

• Mark 14:11
  And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
• Mark 15:18
  And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”

Luke

• Luke 1:14
  And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
• Luke 1:28
  And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
• Luke 6:23
  Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.
• Luke 10:20
  Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
• Luke 13:17
  And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.
• Luke 15:5
  And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,
• Luke 15:32
  It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
• Luke 19:6
  And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.
• Luke 19:37
  And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
• Luke 22:5
  And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
• Luke 23:8
  And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

John

• 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: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
• John 4:36
  And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.
• John 8:56
  Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
• John 11:15
  And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
• John 14:28
  Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.You heard Me say, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.
• 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.Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
• 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.So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
• John 19:3
  And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
• John 20:20
  And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Acts

• Acts 5:41
  And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
• Acts 8:39
  And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing.
• Acts 11:23
  Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
• Acts 13:48
  And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
• Acts 15:23
  And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
• Acts 15:31
  Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.
• Acts 23:26
  Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.

Romans

• Romans 12:12
  Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
• Romans 12:15
  Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
• Romans 16:19
  For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 7:30
  And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;
• 1 Corinthians 13:6
  Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
• 1 Corinthians 16:17
  I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

2 Corinthians

• 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 joy of you all.I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
• 2 Corinthians 6:10
  As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
• 2 Corinthians 7:7
  And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
• 2 Corinthians 7:9
  Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.And now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.
• 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.On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
• 2 Corinthians 7:16
  I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.
• 2 Corinthians 13:9
  For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11
  Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.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.

Philippians

• Philippians 1:18
  What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
• Philippians 2:17
  Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.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
  For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
• Philippians 2:28
  I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.
• Philippians 3:1
  Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.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.
• Philippians 4:4
  Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
• Philippians 4:10
  But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

Colossians

• Colossians 1:24
  Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
• Colossians 2:5
  For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

1 Thessalonians

• 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;How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16
  Rejoice evermore.Rejoice at all times.

James

• James 1:1
  James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 4:13
  But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

2 John

• 2 John 1:4
  I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
• 2 John 1:10
  If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
• 2 John 1:11
  For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

3 John

• 3 John 1:3
  For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

Revelation

• Revelation 11:10
  And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.And those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them, and will celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.
• Revelation 19:7
  Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).