Bible verses about grief · 12 passages

Scripture speaks to grief with mourning, comfort, God’s nearness, and the hope of restoration. These passages collect common references for sorrow and loss.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we… John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My… Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Psalms 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalms 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.