Death is as important, necessary and natural as life itself. All of us, at some point in our lives, have gone or will go through the death of a very near and dear family member. It is very sad to have to say goodbye to someone we love, that cherished person will no longer be by our side to talk, laugh and share moments with us. With these death comfort verses hopefully you will be encouraged.
It is inevitable that when someone dies our feelings fail to understand why the person we loved so much is gone. But God gives us his consolation through his wordthrough the verses of consolation for death that we find in the sacred scriptures.
It is important and necessary to express what we feel in times of sadness. However, we must not allow sadness and mourning to take over our lives. If we give Him the opportunity, God will wipe away our tears, comfort our hearts and put a smile back on our lips .
Before we continue reading these verses, we have found a video with 5 very beautiful verses full of kindness that we wanted to share with you:
Below you will find a list of biblical phrases, quotes and verses that will help you express what you feel, get to be at peace and remember the beautiful moments you spent with that loved one.
Condolence verses for the death of a loved one
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted; he delivers the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18)
Lord, have mercy on me in my distress! My eyes are red from crying; the pain has broken my health. (Psalm 31:9)
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalms 147:3)
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted! (Matthew 5:4)
I will not leave you orphans; I will be with you again. (John 14:18)
In these first verses we can interpret that God does not abandon us, He gives us comfort, He gives us love, He gives us hope to overcome moments of anguish, sadness….
I leave you peace, I give you my peace; but I do not give it to you as the world gives it. Do not be anxious or afraid. (John 14:27)
God is our refuge and our strength, our prompt help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
His wrath lasts an instant; his grace endures for life. Tears may run away the whole night, but at dawn there will be joy. (Psalm 30:5)
I have told you these things so that in me you may find peace. In this world you will suffer, but take heart, I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
God will help us, protect us and allow us to find peace to face moments of weeping and sadness.
Seek the will of the Lord in all you do, and he will direct your ways. (Proverbs 3:6)
By believing in God you will have the strength and determination to overcome all obstacles, and yes, even the death of your loved ones. Because they will be with God our Lord.
Brothers, we do not want you to ignore what happens to those who die, lest you become sad like those others who have no hope. (1 Thessalonians 4:13)
May the Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and a hope that we do not deserve, comfort you and help you to always do and say what is good. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Because we must never lose hope with our creator, because with it you will be able to overcome sadness and find love in your memories.
[…] for the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on their pain! (Isaiah 49:13)
[For I will turn their affliction into joy, I will comfort them and make them rejoice, for the captivity with all its sorrows will be left behind. (Jeremiah 31:13)
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ shower upon you His love and peace. I never cease to give thanks to God who granted them his love through Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:3,4)
There is a right time for everything. There is time for everything under the sun. Time to be born; time to die; period of planting and harvesting; time to kill; time to heal; space to destroy; opportunity to rebuild; time to mourn; time to laugh; time to mourn; time to dance; (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4).
This verse sums up perfectly how life and death cannot exist without each other. Everything has its moment, we must face each one of them without fainting, since we have the strength of God at our side.
Come, Lord, and show me your mercy, for I am helpless, overwhelmed, in distress. 17 My troubles go from bad to worse, O deliver me from them! 18 Feel my pains; look upon my anguish; forgive me my sins. (Psalm 25:16-18)
Even when I cross the black valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you will always be close to me. Your shepherd’s staff and your crook protect me and make me secure. (Psalm 23:4)
In God we will find the courage, the light to not be afraid of the darkest moments.
Do not be distressed. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house there are many dwellings; if it were not so, I would not have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go to prepare a place for them, I will return to take them with me. So you will be where I am. (John 14:1-3)
I have seen the deep sufferings of my people in Egypt,” the Lord said to him, “and I have heard their prayers for deliverance from their harsh taskmasters. (Exodus 3:7)
No, sir,” she replied, “I am not drunk; it is just that I am very sad and was pouring out the sorrows of my heart before the Lord. Don’t think I’m a drunk. In that case,” said Eli, “be glad, and may the God of Israel grant your request, whatever it may be. (1 Samuel 1:15-17)
And how is young Absalom? Is it OK? -asked the king. -May all the enemies of my lord the king die as that boy died! -replied the man. Upon hearing the news, the king burst into tears and went upstairs to the room above the door. He lamented, saying, “Alas, Absalom, my son, Absalom, my son, would that I had died in your place! Alas, my son, Absalom, my son!” Then the king became very sad, went up to the room above the door, and as he wept, he said, “My son Absalom, my son Absalom, my son Absalom, my son Absalom, my son, my son, my son, my son!” (2 Samuel 18:32-33)
For he has not disdained my cry or my deep despair; he has not turned his back on me or turned away. When I cried out to him, he heard me and came. (Psalm 22:25)
When Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she threw herself at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw Mary and the Jews who were with her weeping, he was deeply moved and troubled. He asked them, “Where did you bury him? They said to him, “Come and see, Lord. Jesus wept. (John 11:33-35)
Bible quotes for the deceased on video
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After reading and reflecting on these phrases, we leave you with a video with some of the most beautiful verses that give praise and love to those who have left us.
Psalms 129 Prayer for the Deceased on Video
With this article we hope to have been able to help and comfort you through these verses. Surely these are difficult and bitter moments, but with the help of God our Lord and his words you will find peace and courage to move forward.
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