Bible Verses About Afflictions: Of saints, end in joy and blessedness

Blessed is the man that hath filled the desire with them; he shall not be confounded when he shall speak to his enemies in the gate.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God: to comfort all that mourn:

To appoint to the mourners of Sion, and to give them a crown for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, a garment of praise for the spirit of grief: and they shall be called in it the mighty ones of justice, the planting of the Lord to glorify him.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.

But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.