7 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 2John 1:4 — I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
• 3John 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.
• Luke 1:14 — And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
• Prov 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
• Prov 15:20 — A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
• Prov 17:21 — He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
• Prov 23:24 — The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
• Prov 23:24 — The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
• Prov 27:11 — My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
• Prov 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
• Zeph 3:17 — The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.