Bible Verses for
the Death of a Loved One
Verses to hold onto in loss — nearness in grief and the hope of reunion.
“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.”
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.”
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
“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.”
“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.”
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
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Frequently asked
What are good Bible verses for the death of a loved one?
Scripture speaks to the death of a loved one in passages such as Revelation 21:4, Romans 14:8, 2 Corinthians 1:3. For example, Revelation 21:4 says, “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.”
What is a well-known Bible verse for the death of a loved one?
Revelation 21:4 — “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.”
Which Psalm is for the death of a loved one?
Psalms 23:4 — “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.”