After experiencing any hurt – the loss of someone, illness, the breakdown of relationships or friendship – we all need something to help us feel better. Turning to some comforting Bible verses is a great way to find hope and strength.
When we are feeling down then the Bible can be a wonderful companion. It reminds us of our faith and has the wisdom and teachings to offer support when we need it most.
So the scripture for comfort listed here should help to ease any pain you might be going through and bring you some solace. Amidst the darkness the Bible can bring light.
Whether you need comforting yourself or want to send/read one to a friend to offer them hope then these Bible verses will provide the reassurance needed.
Comforting Bible Verses
These are some straightforward Bible verses that offer comfort. They are not specific to a certain event but generally show the help and reassurance the Lord can bring.
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble – Psalm 9:9
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline – Timothy 1:7
Come to me, all who are weary and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest – Matthew 11:28
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 – Deuteronomy 31:8-9
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble – Psalm 46:1
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand – Isaiah 41:10
I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live – Psalm 116:1-2
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus – Philippians 4:6-7
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 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 – Romans 8:26-28
The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future – Jeremiah 29:11
But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’ – Matthew 19:26
Because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Hebrews 13:5-6
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Comforting Bible Verses for Death of a Loved One
Use these verses from the Bible to offer comfort after the death of a loved one. May they bring you some peace amongst the grief.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted – Matthew 5:4
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you – John 16:22
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn – Romans 12:15
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 – John 14:27
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. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words – Thessalonians 4:13-18
For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love – Lamentations 3:31-32
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 – Revelation 21:4
Comforting Bible Verses When Facing Death
When facing death it can help to have Bible verses that bring some peace and understanding.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit – Romans 15:13
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? – Matthew 6:25-34
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them – Psalm 145: 18-19
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 – Psalm 23:4
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 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 – Romans 8:38-39
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken – Psalm 62:1-2
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze – Isaiah 43:1-2
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 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 – Corinthians 4:16-18
Comforting Bible Verses for Strength
The Bible is a source of strength for so many people. In our darkest moments the readings of God can provide hope and strength when it’s so sorely needed.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you – Deuteronomy 31:6
May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy – Colossians 1:11
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you – Peter 5:7
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 – Corinthians 1:3-4
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging – Psalm 46:1-3
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint – Isaiah 40:31
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast – Peter 5:10
Comforting Bible Verses for Encouragement
Use these verses as encouragement when you need to feel cheering or uplifting.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths – Proverbs 3:3-6
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 – Joshua 1:9
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Mark the season with thoughtful words for each day: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” – Psalm 16:8
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! – Psalm 31:24
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance – James 1:2-3
I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live – Psalm 116:1-2
May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant – Psalm 119:76
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full – John 16:24
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you – Psalm 9:9-10
We hope these comforting Bible verses have given you or a loved one the hope and strength you need. In our most difficult times we turn to the Bible and it can provide the courage we require to face the hardships of life.
