2 Corinthians 7:7

We were encouraged not only by his arrival, but also by the encouragement you gave him, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your deep concern for me, so that I rejoiced more than ever.

Judges 2:4-5

When the Lord's messenger finished speaking these words to all the Israelites, the people wept loudly.

Psalm 6:1-6

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!

Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

Psalm 31:9-11

Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

Psalm 38:18

Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.

Psalm 51:1

For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David's affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!

Psalm 126:5-6

Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.

Psalm 141:5

May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

Proverbs 9:8-9

Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

Jeremiah 31:18-20

I have indeed heard the people of Israel say mournfully, 'We were like a calf untrained to the yoke. You disciplined us and we learned from it. Let us come back to you and we will do so, for you are the Lord our God.

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 26:75

Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said: "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:44

And in his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.]

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Romans 1:12

that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another's faith, both yours and mine.

2 Corinthians 1:14

just as also you have partly understood us, that we are your source of pride just as you also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 2:3-4

And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.

2 Corinthians 2:9

For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 5:2

For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,

2 Corinthians 7:10-11

For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,

Philippians 1:20

My confident hope is that I will in no way be ashamed but that with complete boldness, even now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether I live or die.

Colossians 2:5

For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now Timothy has come to us from you and given us the good news of your faith and love and that you always think of us with affection and long to see us just as we also long to see you!

1 Thessalonians 3:8

For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord.

Hebrews 2:1

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

James 4:9-10

Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair.

James 5:17

Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain and there was no rain on the land for three years and six months!

2 John 1:4

I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded us.

Jude 1:3

Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

But

Acts 11:23
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
Romans 1:12
that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another's faith, both yours and mine.
Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord.
2 John 1:4
I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded us.

Earnest

2 Corinthians 5:2
For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,
2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,
Luke 22:44
And in his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.]
Philippians 1:20
My confident hope is that I will in no way be ashamed but that with complete boldness, even now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether I live or die.
Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
James 5:17
Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain and there was no rain on the land for three years and six months!
Jude 1:3
Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.

Mourning

2 Corinthians 7:10
For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.
Judges 2:4
When the Lord's messenger finished speaking these words to all the Israelites, the people wept loudly.
Psalm 6:1
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!
Psalm 30:5
For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.
Psalm 31:9
Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.
Psalm 38:18
Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.
Psalm 51:1
For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David's affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!
Psalm 126:5
Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.
Jeremiah 31:18
I have indeed heard the people of Israel say mournfully, 'We were like a calf untrained to the yoke. You disciplined us and we learned from it. Let us come back to you and we will do so, for you are the Lord our God.
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 26:75
Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said: "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.
James 4:9
Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair.

Fervent

2 Corinthians 1:14
just as also you have partly understood us, that we are your source of pride just as you also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now Timothy has come to us from you and given us the good news of your faith and love and that you always think of us with affection and long to see us just as we also long to see you!

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