Bible Verses About grief
Scripture answer
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.
Read in contextMatthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Read in contextRevelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.
Read in contextJohn 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.
Read in context2 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.
Read in contextPsalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Read in context1 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.
Read in contextIsaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you... I will strengthen you and help you.
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