Bible Verses For Death

The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, bringing deep sorrow and many unanswered questions. During these times of grief, turning to God’s Word can provide comfort, hope, and reassurance of His eternal promises. In this blog post, Bible Verses for Death, we’ll explore scriptures that offer peace and strength in the face of loss. These verses remind us of God’s presence in our pain, His promise of eternal life, and the hope of being reunited with our loved ones in heaven. Let these comforting words bring light to your heart as you navigate the journey of grief.

Bible Verses For Death

Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

1 Thessalonians 4:14 – 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.

Hebrews 9:27 – Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.

Revelation 21:4 – ‘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.’

Philippians 1:21 – For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Romans 14:8 – If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Psalm 116:15 – Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 – There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die.

2 Corinthians 5:8 – We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Job 14:14 – If someone dies, will they live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait for my renewal to come.

John 14:1-3 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”

Isaiah 25:8 – He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.

Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Psalm 30:5 – For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Isaiah 41:10 – So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57 – “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation 14:13 – Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Psalm 23:4 – 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.

Lamentations 3:31-32 – For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.

Revelation 20:14 – Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.

Matthew 24:30-31 – Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Luke 23:43 – Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

John 10:28 – I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Proverbs 12:28 – In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.

Matthew 6:19-21 – Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

John 8:51 – Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.

Luke 12:22-23 – Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.”

Colossians 3:2 – Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

Philippians 4:6-7 – 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.

Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Isaiah 43:1-2 – But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “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.”

2 Timothy 4:7-8 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

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