Isaiah 61:2
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Isaiah 61:3
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3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown(A) of beauty
instead of ashes,(B)
the oil(C) of joy
instead of mourning,(D)
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting(E) of the Lord
for the display of his splendor.(F)
John 16:20
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20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn(A) while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.(B)
2 Corinthians 1:7
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7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings,(A) so also you share in our comfort.
2 Corinthians 7:10
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10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation(A) and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Revelation 21:4
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4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.(A) There will be no more death’[a](B) or mourning or crying or pain,(C) for the old order of things has passed away.”(D)
Footnotes
- Revelation 21:4 Isaiah 25:8
James 4:9
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9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.(A)
James 4:10
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10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.(A)
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