21 Encouraging Bereavement Bible Verses

Losing a loved one can leave us feeling devastated and alone. Whether it was a traumatic incident or expected illness, death can launch us into a deep emotional state of grief. These encouraging bereavement bible verses will help to remind you of the Lords presence in your life during this most difficult time.

| 1 Corinthians 15:50

“I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.”

| 1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

| 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

“Praise be to 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 ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”

| Isaiah 53:4

“Surely he took up our pain and bore our sufferings, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.”

| John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”

| John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

| Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

| Matthew 5:4

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

| Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

| Proverbs 15:13

“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”

| Psalm 145:8

“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.”

| Psalm 147:3

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

| Psalm 23

“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”

| Psalm 34:18

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

| Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

| Psalm 56:8

“You have recorded my troubles. You have kept a list of my tears. Aren’t they in your records?”

| Psalm 73:26

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

| Psalm 9:9

“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”

| Revelation 21:4

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

| Romans 15:13

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

| Romans 8:28

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”