2 Corinthians 7:9-11
now I rejoice, not because you grieved, but because you grieved unto repentance: for you grieved toward God, in order that you may receive damage by us in nothing.
Luke 6:21
Blessed are ye who hunger now: because ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye who weep now: because ye shall laugh.
Luke 6:25
Woe unto you who are full! because you shall hunger. Woe unto you who are now laughing because you shall weep and mourn.
John 16:20-22
Truly, truly, I say unto you, that you will weep and mourn, and the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
Romans 5:3-4
And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For the light burden of our affliction, which is evanescent, is working out for us an eternal weight of glory according to hyperbole unto hyperbole;
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they indeed for a few days were accustomed to chastise us according to that which seemed right to them; but he made unto our profit, in order that we might partake his holiness.
James 1:2-4
Count it all joy, my brethren, when you may fall into manifold temptations.
James 4:8-10
draw nigh unto God, and he draws nigh unto you. Purify your hands, ye sinners; and cleanse your hearts, ye double-minded.