Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means, 'It is mercy that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."
Luke 15:17-18
"But on coming to himself he said, "'How many of my father's hired men have more bread than they want, while I here am dying of hunger!
John 16:22-23
So you also now have sorrow; but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be glad, and your gladness no one will take away from you.
Acts 14:22
Everywhere they strengthened the disciples by encouraging them to hold fast to the faith, and warned them saying, "It is through many afflictions that we must make our way into the Kingdom of God."
James 5:13
Is one of you suffering? Let him pray. Is any one in good spirits? Let him sing a psalm.