2 Corinthians 7:9-11
Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing.
Luke 6:21
Blessed are ye who hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.
Luke 6:25
Wo unto you who are full! for ye shall hunger. Wo unto you who laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
John 16:20-22
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be very sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Romans 5:3-4
And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they indeed for a few days as seemed proper to themselves corrected us; but he for our own advantage, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials;
James 4:8-10
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.