Matthew 9:13
But having gone, learned what this is, I wish mercy and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 15:17-18
and having come to himself he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread in abundance, but here I perish with hunger!
John 16:22-23
Therefore you indeed also now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one taketh your joy from you.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God.
James 5:13
Who is afflicted among you? let him pray. Who is merry? let him sing psalms.