Bible verses for grief and loss
What does the Bible say to someone who is grieving?
The Bible does not rush grief. “The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart” (Psalm 34:18), and Jesus himself wept at his friend’s grave (John 11:35). It promises comfort to those who mourn and a day when God will wipe away every tear (Revelation 21:4).
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.”
Jesus wept.
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
For his anger is but for a moment. His favour is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
A prayer you can pray now
Lord, my heart is broken and I miss them. Stay near me in this sorrow. Hold what I cannot hold, and comfort me. Amen.