Best Bible Verses on the Loss of Loved One

Nothing truly prepares us for the loss of a loved one. Grief can feel overwhelming, leaving us wondering when peace will come and how to move forward.

It’s important to give yourself space to feel and process the emotions that come with loss. If you’re looking for comfort or a place to start, we’ve gathered some of the most uplifting Bible verses to help guide you through this difficult time.

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

 

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

 

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

 

"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."

 

"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."

 

"For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning."

 

"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us."

 

"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."

 

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which 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;"

If you are still needing to feel an extra presence of your loved one, find a comforting memorial gift that remind you of your lost loved one. Below are a few of our most popular sympathy gifts.