Matthew 9:13
But go ye and learn what this meaneth: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice." For I came not to call righteous men, but sinners.
Luke 15:17-18
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my fathers have bread enough and to spare, and I perish here with hunger!
John 16:22-23
So ye also now have sorrow; but I shall see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one taketh from you.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that it is through many afflictions that we mast enter into the kingdom of God.
James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.