Bible Verses About grief

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Scripture does not rush past grief. It holds space for tears, lament, and the slow rebuilding of hope.

Start with Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, Revelation 21:4; read each passage in its chapter.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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Matthew 5:4

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

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Revelation 21:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.

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John 16:22

Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.

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Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

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1 Thessalonians 4:13

We do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death... or grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.

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Isaiah 41:10

Do not fear, for I am with you... I will strengthen you and help you.

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