Comfort

 There are several things we tend to turn to when we need to be comforted. For some it might be a favorite food, for others it might be a favorite song. Some might prefer a long walk in the woods while others escape into a beloved TV show. But for people of faith, particularly when faced with really troubling circumstances, the Bible has always been the most unfailing source of solace. Comforting Bible verses remind readers about God’s steadfast love and unfailing support, freely given to all who call upon Him.

The Israelites in the Old Testament relied on God as they wandered in the wilderness, and the early Christians in the New Testament did, too, as they faced persecution and prejudice. We are no less in need today. So take a moment to ponder these comforting Bible verses—they’ll remind you that, no matter how down you may feel, you’re never alone.

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Most know that loss is a part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier. The death of loved ones often takes its toll on those left behind, and at times it can feel like grief is never ending. For some, an important part of the healing process comes with scripture. Whether it’s for private reading and reflection or as a message to include on a sympathy card, the Bible has plenty of meaningful verses to comfort the grieving. And we want to help by providing you a list of some of the most powerful Bible verses about loss.

How Bible Verses Dealing With Death Can Help With Loss

If faith is a big part of your life or the life of your loved one, it can significantly help with the healing process. Bible verses have been used through centuries as a way of making sense of a tragedy and ultimately helping to heal. Highlighting encouraging verses, discussing comforting scripture with loved ones, or otherwise getting involved in one’s faith based practices can be a healthy way of mourning. For specific examples of scripture about loss, look to the quotes below.

In Loss

Matthew 5:1-3

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 73:26

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

1 Corinthians 15:42-44

So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; and it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Romans 14:8

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

In Death

We hope that the following passages comfort you in your difficult time of grief. And if you’re looking for additional comforting words, please visit our resource on sympathy quotes and messages.

Revelation 21:4

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Romans 8:28

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

The Good News: God wills nothing but good for us.

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Passing of A Loved One

There’s many reasons you may be looking for a Bible quote that specifically addresses the loss of a loved one. It may be an important step to your grieving process. It may be a sweet addition to your tribute photo book. Or maybe you’re searching for the right message to include in your celebration of life invitation wording. Whatever your reason, we hope the verses below are exactly what you’re looking for.

Bible Verses About Grieving The Loss Of A Child

Revelation 21:4

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:14

So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Luke 18:15-17

Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

Verses For Moms Who Have Passed Away

Psalm 48:14

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.

Isaiah 57:1-2

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Genesis 24:67

Then Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and he took Rebekah, and she became his wife, and he loved her; thus Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

Lamentations 3:31-32

For the Lord will not reject forever, For if He causes grief, Then He will have compassion According to His abundant lovingkindness.

Bible Verses About Death Of A Father

John 16:22

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

The Good News: You are the only person who can control your joy — don't give that power to anyone else.

Psalm 9:9

The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble;

Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

The Good News: God will always help you through, regardless of your relationship with him.

Isaiah 57:1-2

The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.

1 Corinthians 15:55

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”

Bible Verses About Death Of A Friend

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Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

John 14:1-2

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?

1 John 3:2

2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Romans 8:18

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Luke 20:36

For they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

Other

Psalm 23:4, 6

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. … Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”

The Good News: Even death cannot separate us from the never-failing love of God.

Psalm 30:5

“For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

Isaiah 40:1

“‘Comfort, yes, comfort My people!’ says your God.”

Matthew 11:28

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Romans 15:4

“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”

Psalm 71:21

“You shall increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.”

Psalm 119:49–50

“Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”

The Good News: Don’t lose hope. God’s promises never falter.

Isaiah 12:1

“And in that day you will say: ‘O LORD, I will praise You; though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.’”

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Isaiah 49:13

“Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.”

The Good News: There is no suffering beyond the reach of our merciful God.

Isaiah 51:3

“For the LORD will comfort Zion, He will comfort all her waste places; He will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness will be found in it, thanksgiving and the voice of melody.”

Isaiah 51:12

“I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass.”

The Good News: Don’t be afraid of anyone; your enemies will wither away. God is forever.

Isaiah 61:2-3

“To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.”

Isaiah 66:13

“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”

The Good News: God’s love will tenderly nurture you as a mother nurtures a child.

Jeremiah 31:13

“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old, together; for I will turn their mourning to joy, will comfort them, and make them rejoice rather than sorrow.”

Acts 9:31

“Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.”

2 Corinthians 7:6

“Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.”

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.”

John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

The Good News: People do bad things. But owning up to those mistakes can start to clear the slate.

Deuteronomy 31:8

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; not not be discouraged.”

The Good News: Trust that the lord will guide you out of any difficult situation.

Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

The Good News: If you allow it, the Holy Spirit can provide strength when you are lacking it.

Romans 8:35, 3

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

The Good News: God gives us the power to overcome even the most daunting circumstances.

Deuteronomy 7:9

"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations."

The Good News: Over and over, the Bible affirms God’s love as “steadfast,” ever available to those who need it.

Isaiah 40: 28, 31

“They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

The Good News: Those who call on the Lord in faith will find strength they did not know they possessed.

John 3:16–17

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

The Good News: Salvation, and the confidence that comes with it, are always available to us through the grace of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:3–5

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

The Good News: God’s love and mercy transcend and confound the expectations of this world.

Romans 5:1–2

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through ourLord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

The Good News: We stand firm in our faith and in the gift of grace freely granted us through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lamentations 3:22–23

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

The Good News: God’s comfort is renewed over and over again, fresh and new like the rising sun.

Psalm 31:7

“I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul.”

The Good News: God knows your suffering, God feels your pain, God knows you better than you know yourself.

Romans 8:38–39

“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

The Good News: There is nothing on the face of the earth, not even death itself, that is powerful enough to separate us from the love of God.

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