Grief hits us in unexpected ways at unexpected times. We cannot control the events of life that cause pain and loss. Death and sorrow can come at any time and we find ourselves deep in grief.
God promises to be near in time of loss. Turn to Scripture for help coping with grief. Grief is a natural and important process to allow yourself to walk through. While grief can affect each of us differently, we can each find comfort and peace through the words of hope and love in the Bible. These Bible verses about grief can remind you of God's faithfulness in our pain. We are given the gift of eternal life in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ, and we can hold into that hope as we pass through the stages of grief.
While grief can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, by reading Scripture and praying to God, you can find comfort in your time of need. We've compiled a list of 25 Bible verses to bring peace and comfort to the grieving heart. May you feel the presence of God and find renewed strength in your time of need.
Bible Verses About Grief
We are promised to be healed and saved from our grief. When you are experiencing the pain, anger, and depression of loss, you can call upon the Lord and he will answer!
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. - Psalm 34:18
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. - Psalm 147:3
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. - Revelation 21:4
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. - Isaiah 61:1-3
For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance...Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. - 1 Thessalonians 4:13
weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. - Psalm 30:5
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall. - Psalm 55:22
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Scriptures to Comfort Sorrow
Sorrow can feel overwhelming and debilitating, but you have a mighty God who wants to comfort you. Your sorrow can become joy when you seek the truth from God's Word.
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 affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. - Matthew 5:4
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away. - Psalm 31:9-10
For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone. - Lamentations 3:31-33
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. - John 16:22
Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. - Luke 6:21
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. - Romans 8:18
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Bible Verses About God's Care and Love in Our Time of Loss
God wants to take your sorrow and trade it for peace. When we seek God's purpose in the grief and pain, He opens our eyes to his mercy and grace in our lives. Nothing can separate you from the love of God. Lean on Him when you need Him to hold you up.
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 affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. - Psalm 73:26
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows - Psalm 23
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. - John 14:27
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. - Isaiah 26:3
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. - Romans 8:38-39
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. - Romans 15:13
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