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Bible verses for comfort in grief
Jesus wept at the grave of His friend, even though He knew how the story would end. Grief is not a lack of faith. These verses sit with you in it.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
Jesus wept.John 11:35 (KJV)
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV)
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.John 14:1-3 (KJV)
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (KJV)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Psalm 23:4 (KJV)
A short prayer
God of all comfort, You are near to the brokenhearted. Hold me in this sorrow, and hold the one I miss. Amen.
Questions
What does the Bible say about grief?
Jesus wept at the grave of His friend, even though He knew how the story would end. Grief is not a lack of faith. These verses sit with you in it. Key passages include Matthew 5:4, Psalm 34:18, John 11:35, Revelation 21:4.
What is a good verse to memorize?
Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
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