Bible Verses About Grief and Loss

"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."

"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."

"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."

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."

"Jesus wept."

"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 his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

"He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows."

What does the Bible say about grief and loss?

Grief is one of the most profound human experiences. Whether mourning the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, or a shattered dream, the pain of loss cuts deep. Key King James Version passages include Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. This page collects 10 KJV verses about grief and loss, each quoted in full.

Is it okay for Christians to grieve?

Absolutely. Jesus Himself wept (John 11:35). Paul said we should grieve — just not without hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13). Grief is a natural, healthy response to loss and is honored throughout Scripture.

How long does grief last?

There is no set timeline for grief. Ecclesiastes 3:4 says there is 'a time to weep.' God is patient with our process and walks with us through every stage of healing.