100+ Bible Quotes for Losing a Loved One – Comfort & Hope in Grief

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. — John 11:25

And this is the promise he made to us—eternal life. — 1 John 2:25

Believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms. — John 14:1–2

But as for me, I will see God in my lifetime, whom I shall see for myself. — Job 19:25–27

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. — 2 Corinthians 5:8

Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. — Revelation 21:7

There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order has passed away. — Revelation 21:4

God will wipe every tear from their eyes. — Revelation 7:17

This perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. — 1 Corinthians 15:53

The righteous will live forever; their reward is with the Lord. — Wisdom 5:16

Because I live, you also will live. — John 14:19

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. — Psalm 23:4

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

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. — Psalm 147:3

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. — Psalm 56:8

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. — Romans 8:16

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9

Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. — Hebrews 13:5

The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. — Psalm 23:1

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. — Isaiah 43:2

I have called you by name; you are mine. — Isaiah 43:1

The Lord is near to all who call on him in truth. — Psalm 145:18

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts. — Romans 5:5

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. — Romans 15:13

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

Though now we grieve, we have a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. — 1 Peter 1:3

In all things God works for the good of those who love him. — Romans 8:28

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11

Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. — John 1:5

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. — Hebrews 10:23

Sorrow is only for a moment, but joy comes with the morning light. — Psalm 30:5 (paraphrased)

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair. — 2 Corinthians 4:8

Your grief will turn to joy. — John 16:20

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. — Matthew 11:28

The Lord is my comforter. — Isaiah 12:1

He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort others. — 2 Corinthians 1:4

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. — Lamentations 3:22

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. — John 14:27

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. — Nahum 1:7

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. — Psalm 62:1

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. — Psalm 23:6

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. — John 14:1

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. — Psalm 34:18

I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. — Joel 2:25

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

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. — Philippians 4:13

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. — Psalm 31:24

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him. — Psalm 28:7

They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. — Isaiah 40:31

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? — Psalm 27:1

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. — Isaiah 41:10

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus. — Hebrews 12:1–2

Though the fig tree does not bud, yet I will rejoice in the Lord. — Habakkuk 3:17–18

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? — Romans 8:35

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. — Psalm 29:11

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart. — Psalm 27:14

God is our mighty fortress. — Psalm 46:7

Love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. — Song of Songs 8:6

Love never fails. — 1 Corinthians 13:8

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13

Let love and faithfulness never leave you. — Proverbs 3:3

Faith, hope, and love remain—these three. But the greatest of these is love. — 1 Corinthians 13:13

O death, where is your victory? O grave, where is your sting? — 1 Corinthians 15:55

Nothing can separate us from the love of God. — Romans 8:38–39

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. — Psalm 116:15

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — Proverbs 17:17

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7

Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death. — Song of Songs 8:6

Love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. — Isaiah 55:8

All things work together for good to those who love God. — Romans 8:28

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will act. — Psalm 37:5

The steps of a man are established by the Lord. — Psalm 37:23

In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. — Job 12:10

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him. — Psalm 37:23

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. — Proverbs 19:21

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. — Psalm 23:4

God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love him. — Romans 8:28 (NLT)

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. — Psalm 138:8

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. — John 14:27

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. — Isaiah 26:3

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Philippians 4:6

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:7

Be still, and know that I am God. — Psalm 46:10

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace… — Galatians 5:22

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. — Colossians 3:15

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. — John 16:33

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and give you peace. — Numbers 6:24–26

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. — Exodus 33:14

Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. — Psalm 116:7

He leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. — Psalm 23:2–3

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” — John 11:25

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. — 1 Corinthians 15:22

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. — 1 Corinthians 15:20

So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: what is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. — 1 Corinthians 15:42

The trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. — 1 Corinthians 15:52

Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. — 1 Corinthians 15:50

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. — 1 Corinthians 15:53

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. — 1 Corinthians 15:51

Then the redeemed of the Lord will return and come with singing to Zion. — Isaiah 35:10

Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Let those who dwell in the dust wake up and shout for joy. — Isaiah 26:19

Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. — John 20:29

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ will also give life to your mortal bodies. — Romans 8:11

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. — Proverbs 10:7

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. — Psalm 116:15

They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. — Isaiah 61:3

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. — Ecclesiastes 7:1

Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master. — Matthew 25:23

Their deeds will follow them. — Revelation 14:13

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. — Matthew 5:16

They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. — 1 John 2:19

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. — Revelation 14:13

He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces. — Isaiah 25:8

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. — Hebrews 12:1

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. — Hebrews 13:7