What are they going through? Loss & grief
Bible verses for someone who has lost a loved one
Eight verses chosen by hand for this moment, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
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The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
Psalm 34:18BSB
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4BSB
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Jesus wept.
John 11:35BSB
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3BSB
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As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”
Isaiah 66:13BSB
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You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle— are they not in Your book?
Psalm 56:8BSB
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Blessed be 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 have received from God.
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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.
Psalm 23:4BSB
Something to say with it
A verse means more with a sentence from you. A few places to start:
- No need to reply. I'm so sorry, and I'm here.
- I don't have the right words, but I didn't want to say nothing.
- Thinking of you today and praying for you.
- I'm not going anywhere. Whenever you want company, I'm here.
Keep these close at hand
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