Matthew 24:22
And if those days had not been shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.
James 5:10-11
As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Revelation 7:14
I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 21:4
he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away."
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing!
John 16:20
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.