For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my belo
Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I foun
And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.
He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted w
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jeru
I thank my God every time I remember you.
Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Jesus wept.
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’
And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.