Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Grief and Loss"
The Bible validates grief as a natural response to loss, shows Jesus weeping at a friend's death, and offers eternal hope through the resurrection.
The Bible validates grief as a natural response to loss, shows Jesus weeping at a friend's death, and offers eternal hope through the resurrection.
"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." — 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Grief and Loss?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
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