11 Comforting Bible Verses for Those Who Have Lost a Loved One

In life, we all go through times of sorrow. At these moments in life, God's Word can help us get through. 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.

"‘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

"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

"When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy."
Psalm 94:19

"Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted."
Matthew 5:4

"God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7

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

"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

"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

"My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life."
Psalm 119:50

"You, Lord, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns my darkness into light."
Psalm 18:28