Isaiah 61:2

New International Version

²to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor^(A)
and the day of vengeance^(B) of our God,
to comfort^(C) all who mourn,^(D)

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Isaiah 61:3

New International Version

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)

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Luke 6:21

New International Version

²¹Blessed are you who hunger now,
for you will be satisfied.^(A)
Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.^(B)

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John 16:20

New International Version

²⁰Very 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)

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Acts 16:34

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³⁴The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he^(A) was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.

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2 Corinthians 1:7

New International Version

⁷And 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.

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Revelation 21:4

New International Version

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)