Bible Verses About Loss of a Loved One
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for loss of a loved one, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 1,588 votes, led by Matthew 5:4. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Loss of a Loved One
Matthew 5:4112 votes
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
2 Corinthians 1:3-466 votes
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Psalms 147:363 votes
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Romans 8:1860 votes
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
1 Thessalonians 4:1457 votes
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
John 11:2551 votes
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-1850 votes
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
Ecclesiastes 3:443 votes
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
John 3:1641 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 16:2241 votes
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Psalms 34:1838 votes
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Revelation 21:438 votes
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
2 Corinthians 1:337 votes
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Isaiah 41:1033 votes
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Psalms 116:1530 votes
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Psalms 23:429 votes
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalms 30:528 votes
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
1 Thessalonians 4:1328 votes
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
Proverbs 17:1727 votes
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Psalms 23:1-625 votes
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
1 Corinthians 10:1325 votes
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Colossians 1:1324 votes
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
John 11:3523 votes
Jesus wept.
John 14:2723 votes
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Romans 8:2823 votes
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
What does the Bible say about loss of a loved one?
Readers most often cite Matthew 5:4 on the subject of loss of a loved one. Across 1,588 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalms 147:3, Romans 8:18. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.