Matthew 9:13
Go and learn what this means: I wish for mercy and not a sacrifice; for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Luke 15:17-18
And coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father abound in bread, but I perish here with hunger!
John 16:22-23
And you therefore now indeed have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your hearts shall rejoice, and your joy no one shall take from you.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
James 5:13
If any one among you is afflicted, let him pray; if any one is happy, let him sing psalms;