Matthew 24:22
And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake, those days shall be shortened.
James 5:10-11
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering, affliction, and of patience.
Revelation 7:14
And he said to me, These are they who come out of great affliction, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 21:4
And he shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall sorrow, or crying, or pain, be any more; because the former things are gone away.
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent to thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together as a bird gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
John 16:20
Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye will weep and lament; but the world will rejoice: ye will be sorrowful; but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.