John 16:20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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Cross references
- James 1:2 Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;
- Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
- Psalm 126:5–6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.