25+ Bible Verses For Death Of Loved One

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

Explanation: God comforts those who are heartbroken and brings healing to those who are grieving.

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

Explanation: Jesus promises comfort to those who are mourning and grieving a loss.

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: In Heaven, God will remove all sorrow and pain, giving us eternal peace and comfort.

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

Explanation: God is a healer who cares for those who are hurting and helps mend their broken hearts.

5 - John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?"

Explanation: Jesus reassures us that there is a place prepared for us in Heaven, where we can reunite with our loved ones.

6 - 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 is present with us in our darkest moments, offering His comfort and guidance.

7 - 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."

Explanation: God is full of compassion and provides comfort during times of sorrow and loss.

8 - 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."

Explanation: Believers have hope in eternal life, allowing us to grieve with hope rather than despair.

9 - 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, giving us strength and support during difficult times.

10 - 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: God’s love is with us even in death, and nothing can separate us from His care.

11 - 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.'"

Explanation: Jesus promises eternal life for those who believe in Him, giving hope beyond death.

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

Explanation: God provides strength and comfort, even when our own strength is gone.

13 - 2 Corinthians 5:8
"We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord."

Explanation: For believers, death means being present with the Lord, which brings comfort and peace.

14 - 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 come to Him for rest and relief from their sorrow.

15 - 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 joy will come again in time as God brings healing.

16 - 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 love is unfailing, and even in grief, He shows compassion and brings comfort.

17 - 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Explanation: God invites us to bring our worries and sorrows to Him because He cares deeply for us.

18 - Isaiah 57:1-2
"The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death."

Explanation: God sometimes allows His people to find peace in death, sparing them from further pain and hardship.

19 - Philippians 4:7
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Explanation: God’s peace is beyond human understanding and can comfort our hearts in times of loss.

20 - Romans 14:8
"If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord."

Explanation: We belong to God in life and in death, giving us assurance of His care forever.

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

Explanation: God values the lives of His faithful servants and receives them with love when they pass away.

22 - 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."

Explanation: God will one day end death and sorrow forever, bringing eternal peace.

23 - 2 Samuel 12:23
"But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me."

Explanation: David recognized that his loved one had gone to be with God, and he found comfort in knowing they would meet again.

24 - 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
"For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him."

Explanation: Through Jesus, we have the promise of eternal life, whether we live or die.

25 - Hebrews 13:5
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"

Explanation: God promises never to leave us, even in times of great loss, providing us with comfort and assurance.

26 - 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 who are hurting and grieving, offering strength and protection.

27 - Deuteronomy 31:8
"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."

Explanation: God goes before us in times of sorrow, staying with us and providing encouragement.

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

Explanation: God is always present to help and give strength, especially when we face loss and hardship.

29 - 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: Earthly pain is temporary, but God offers eternal comfort and joy in Heaven.

30 - Revelation 14:13
"Then I heard a voice from heaven say, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.'"

Explanation: Those who pass away in the Lord find rest and peace, and their legacy of faith lives on.