11 Comforting Bible Verses for Those Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

We all face difficult situations. We try to move forward with our own strength, but many times we need to receive words of encouragement that comfort us.

In the midst of those moments of pain and sadness, words of encouragement help us move forward without allowing despair to overtake us. Many people strive to encourage, but the best and most comforting words are found in the Bible, the Word of God.

God can give you all the encouragement you need!. He knows you and loves you more than anyone else. God desires to restore your life. Here are some verses of comfort and strength for those times of mourning. Read through these if you need support, or send one of our Bible messages to someone you know who has lost a loved one.

1. Revelations 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.”

- Revelations 21:4

2. Psalm 30:5

"For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning."

- Psalm 30:5

3. Psalm 94:19

"When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy."

-Psalm 94:19

4. Matthew 5:4

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

- Matthew 5:4

5. Psalm 46:1

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

- Psalm 46:1

Feeling downcast? you can read bible verses to lift you up.

6. 1 Peter 5:7

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

- 1 Peter 5:7

7. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

⁵⁵ “Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?”

⁵⁶ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ⁵⁷ But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

- 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

8. Isaiah 43:2

"When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze."

- Isaiah 43:2

If you need God's strength to get you through a hard time.

9. John 14:16-18

"¹⁶ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever - ¹⁷ the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. ¹⁸ I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."

- John 14:16-18

10.Psalm 119:50

"My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life."

- Psalm 119:50

11. Psalm 18:28

"You, Lord, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns my darkness into light."

- Psalm 18:28

Remember your tears are not in vain (A Bible Study on God's Comfort).