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Isaiah 61:3
To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
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Philippians 1:8
God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.
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Romans 12:15
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.
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Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
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Romans 1:11
For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
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John 11:35-36
Then Jesus wept.The people who were standing nearby said,“ See how much he loved him!”
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Philippians 1:3
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.
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Psalms 69:20
Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.
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Matthew 26:37
He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.
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Galatians 6:2
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
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2 Samuel 24 17
When David saw the angel, he said to the Lord,“ I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep— what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family.”
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Matthew 11:28
Then Jesus said,“ Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
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Ephesians 3:13
So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
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1 Corinthians 12 26
If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.
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2 Samuel 13 39
And King David, now reconciled to Amnon’s death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.
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Job 9:27
If I decided to forget my complaints, to put away my sad face and be cheerful,
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Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
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2 Corinthians 9 14
And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.
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1 Peter 1 6
So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.
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Romans 9:2
My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief
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Acts 21:13
But he said,“ Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”