John
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11
John 15:11 (KJV) speaks to joy, delighting in God, and happiness — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“Rejoice evermore.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:18“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Psalms 16:9
Common questions
What does John 15:11 mean?
In the King James Version, John 15:11 reads: "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." The verse speaks to joy, delighting in God, and happiness. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 15:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." is John 15:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to John 15:11?
Verses that sit beside John 15:11 include Psalms 118:24, Psalms 68:3, and 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Reading them alongside John 15:11 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with John 15:11?
Read John 15:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.