2 Corinthians 7:9-11
But now I am glad; not because you were pained; but because your pain led you to repentance.
Luke 6:21
"Blessed are you who are hungry now, For you shall be filled. "Blessed are you who are wailing now, For you shall laugh.
Luke 6:25
"Woe unto you who are full now! For you shall suffer hunger. "Woe to you who are laughing now! For you shall wail and weep.
John 16:20-22
I tell you solemnly that you will be weeping and wailing while the world is rejoicing; you will be grief-stricken, but your grief shall be turned into gladness.
Romans 5:3-4
And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,
2 Corinthians 4:17
For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they only disciplined us for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, that we may share his holiness.
James 1:2-4
My brothers, when you are beset by various temptations, count it all joy,
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.