2 Corinthians 7:9-11
I am glad now; not because of the sorrow it caused you, but because your sorrow brought you to repentance. For it was God's will that you should feel sorrow, in order that you should not suffer loss in any way at our hands.
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
Alas for you who are sated now, for you will hunger. Alas for you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
John 16:20-22
In truth I tell you that you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will suffer pain, but your pain shall turn to joy.
Romans 5:3-4
And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
Hebrews 12:10-11
Our fathers disciplined us for only a short time and as seemed best to them; but God disciplines us for our true good, to enable us to share his holiness.
James 1:2-4
My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,
James 4:8-10
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, you sinners; and your hearts pure, you vacillating men!