Matthew 9:13
"I desire mercy rather than sacrifice:" for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.
Luke 15:17-18
But coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread enough and to spare, and I am perishing with hunger?
John 16:22-23
And ye therefore now have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy shall no one take from you.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray: is any chearful? let him sing psalms.