2 Corinthians 7:9-11
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that in nothing ye might receive damage from us.
Luke 6:21
"Happy, ye who are hungering now; because ye will be filled. "Happy, ye who are weeping now; because ye shall laugh.
Luke 6:25
"Woe to you who are filled now; because ye shall hunger! "Woe to you who are laughing now; because ye shall mourn and weep!
John 16:20-22
Verily, verily, I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice: ye will be made sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
Romans 5:3-4
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they, indeed, for a few days were chastening us, according to what seemed good to them; but He for our profit, that we may partake of His holiness.
James 1:2-4
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall in with manifold temptations;
James 4:8-10
Draw nigh to God, and He wild draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.