25+ Bible Verses About Grief

1 - Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Explanation: Jesus promises comfort to those who are grieving, assuring them of His presence in their sorrow.

2 - Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Explanation: God is near to those who are hurting, offering His presence and help during times of deep pain.

3 - 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."

Explanation: God promises a future where grief and pain will be no more, providing hope for those who mourn.

4 - Psalm 147:3
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Explanation: God cares for the brokenhearted, bringing healing and comfort to those in grief.

5 - Isaiah 41:10
"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."

Explanation: God promises to be with us and give us strength, especially during times of grief and sorrow.

6 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."

Explanation: Believers have hope even in grief, trusting in eternal life with Jesus.

7 - Psalm 30:5
"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."

Explanation: Grief is temporary, and God promises joy and hope after sorrow.

8 - John 16:22
"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."

Explanation: Jesus assures us that grief is temporary and that we will experience unending joy in His presence.

9 - Psalm 23:4
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Explanation: God’s presence brings comfort, even in the darkest moments of grief and loss.

10 - 2 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, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

Explanation: God comforts us in our grief, enabling us to share His comfort with others in their time of need.

11 - Isaiah 53:4
"Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted."

Explanation: Jesus understands our grief, having borne suffering Himself, and offers us His compassion.

12 - Romans 8:18
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

Explanation: The hope of future glory outweighs our current grief, encouraging us to endure with faith.

13 - Lamentations 3:31-32
"For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love."

Explanation: God’s compassion and love are constant, bringing comfort even in times of sorrow.

14 - Psalm 73:26
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Explanation: When we feel weak, God becomes our strength and sustains us through our grief.

15 - 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Explanation: God invites us to bring our grief and cares to Him, knowing that He truly cares for us.

16 - John 11:25-26
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'"

Explanation: Jesus offers the hope of eternal life, providing comfort in the face of loss and grief.

17 - Hebrews 4:15
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."

Explanation: Jesus understands our grief and sympathizes with us, offering His presence and empathy.

18 - Psalm 61:2
"From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

Explanation: In times of grief, God is our strong foundation, offering stability and hope.

19 - 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

Explanation: Focusing on God’s eternal promises gives us hope beyond our current grief.

20 - Isaiah 25:8
"He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken."

Explanation: God promises to end death and grief, wiping away all tears in His future kingdom.

21 - Psalm 9:9
"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."

Explanation: God is a safe place for those in grief, offering protection and comfort.

22 - Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Explanation: Jesus invites those who are grieving to find rest and relief in His presence.

23 - Psalm 116:15
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants."

Explanation: God values the lives of His people, offering comfort in knowing our loved ones are cherished by Him.

24 - Romans 8:38-39
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Explanation: Nothing, not even death, can separate us from God’s love, providing comfort during grief.

25 - Psalm 31:9
"Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief."

Explanation: God hears our cries and understands the physical toll of grief, responding with mercy and comfort.

26 - Revelation 7:17
"For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Explanation: Jesus, as our shepherd, promises to guide and comfort us, ending all sorrow.

27 - Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Explanation: God is our refuge and strength in times of grief, providing constant help and support.

28 - Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance."

Explanation: Grief is a natural part of life, reminding us that sorrow has its season, followed by healing.

29 - Isaiah 61:3
"To provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."

Explanation: God promises to replace sorrow with joy, transforming grief into beauty and praise.

30 - Psalm 119:50
"My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life."

Explanation: God’s promises bring life and hope, even in the midst of suffering and grief.