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    Bible Verses About Comfort When Losing a Spouse

    When you're losing a spouse, the Bible's wisdom about comfort becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about comfort with the specific comfort and guidance you need when losing a spouse. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.

    14 Scriptures About Comfort for Losing a Spouse

    "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."

    "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

    "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."

    "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem."

    "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;"

    "This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me."

    "I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;"

    "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."

    "In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."

    "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work."

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

    "For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel."

    "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

    "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."

    A Prayer for Comfort When Losing a Spouse

    Lord, I feel so alone without my beloved. The days are long and the nights are longer. Be my companion, my comfort, and my strength. Help me grieve with hope, knowing we will be reunited in Your presence. Amen.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does the Bible say about comfort when losing a spouse?

    The Bible offers many verses about comfort that are especially meaningful when losing a spouse. Key scriptures include 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 23:4, Matthew 5:4, which remind us of God's faithfulness.

    What is the best Bible verse about comfort for someone losing a spouse?

    2 Corinthians 1:3-4 is a powerful verse: "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,…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking comfort during this season.

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