2 Corinthians 7:9-11

now I rejoice, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance; for you became sorrowful as God intended, so that you suffered no loss through us.

Luke 6:21

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.

Luke 6:25

Woe to you who are full now, for you shall hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.

John 16:20-22

Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.

Romans 5:3-4

And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

Hebrews 12:10-11

For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.

James 1:2-4

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

James 4:8-10

Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.

Bible References

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Luke 6:21
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
John 16:20
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.
2 Corinthians 7:9
now I rejoice, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance; for you became sorrowful as God intended, so that you suffered no loss through us.
James 4:8
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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Romans 5:3
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
Hebrews 12:10
For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.
James 1:2
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,