Comforting Bible Verses for the Death of a Loved One – KJV, NKJV, GNT
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences in life. Grief can feel overwhelming, but God’s Word offers comfort, strength, and hope during these difficult times. The Bible reminds us that God is near to the brokenhearted and promises eternal life to those who believe in Him. These verses from the KJV, NKJV, and GNT will bring peace and encouragement as you navigate loss and sorrow.
Comforting Bible Verses for the Death of a Loved One
5 Comforting Bible Verses – King James Version (KJV)
1. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
💡 Encouragement: Our Almighty God is close to us in our pain and will surely comfort you.
2. John 14:1-3
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”
Our lord Jesus promises a home in heaven for us his followers.
3. 2 Corinthians 5:8
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”
We who believe in the son of God Jesus will be with Him after death.
4. 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.”
One day, all sorrow will end, andthe lord will bring eternal peace.
5. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
“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. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.”
💡 Encouragement: We have hope in Christ that we will see our loved ones again.
5 Comforting Bible Verses – New King James Version (NKJV)
6. Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Yaweh will bring comfort to those who grieve.
7. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Nothing can separate us from the love of our father in heaven, even in death.
8. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Jehovah will strengthen and uphold you through grief.
9. John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?'”
Believers have eternal life through Christ.
10. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Through our lord jesus christ God can bring healing to our hearts.
5 Comforting Bible Verses – Good News Translation (GNT)
11. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the merciful Father, the God from whom all help comes! He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.”
Our father in heaven gives us comfort so we can help others.
12. Psalm 116:15
“How painful it is to the Lord when one of his people dies!”
Jehovah cares deeply when His people pass away.
13. Romans 14:8
“If we live, it is for the Lord that we live, and if we die, it is for the Lord that we die. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
We always belong to the Lord, in life and in death.
14. Isaiah 57:1-2
“Good people die, and no one understands or even cares. But when they die, no calamity can hurt them. Those who live good lives find peace and rest in death.”
💡 Encouragement: God gives His faithful ones peace in eternity.
15. Philippians 1:21
“For what is life? To me, it is Christ. Death, then, brings more.”
For believers, death is not the end—it is the beginning of eternal joy.
Conclusion
The pain of losing a loved one is deep, but God’s Word offers hope and peace. These verses remind us that death is not the end—through Christ, we have eternal life. God sees our pain, comforts our broken hearts, and promises a future where there will be no more sorrow or death. Hold onto these promises and trust that your loved one is in God’s presence, where there is everlasting joy.
