Bible Verses Unique to the Grieving 

We will never walk alone through life's hardships for those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. His words in the pages of scripture promise God will be with us through it all. And not only with us, he also sympathizes and strengthens us through our suffering. Below are some of His promises and words of comfort.

1. "But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth." 2 Timothy 4:17
2. "For as the sufferings of Christ abound for us, so also our comfort abounds through Christ." 2 Corinthians 1:5
3. "But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one." 2 Thessalonians 3:3
4. "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for as members of one body you are called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:15
5. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7
6. "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:14-16
7. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." - Revelation 21:4
8. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
9. And just as it is appointed for people to die once — and after this, judgment  —  so also Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” Hebrews 9:27-28
10. “Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring — what your life will be! For you are like vapor that appears for a little while, then vanishes.” James 4:14
11. “The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8  
12. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you.” Isaiah 43:2  
13. “Shout for joy, you heavens! Earth, rejoice! Mountains break into joyful shouts! For the Lord has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.” Isaiah 49:13  
14. “I am the one who comforts you.” Isaiah 51:12  
15. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 
16. “If I say, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your faithful love will support me, Lord. When I am filled with cares, your comfort brings me joy.” Psalms 94:18-19 
17. "When he has swallowed up death once and for all, the Lord God will wipe away the tears from every face and remove his people’s disgrace from the whole earth, for the Lord has spoken." Isaiah 25:8

18. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

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

20. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

21. "Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22

22. "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

23. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

24. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

25. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

26. “In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:26-28

27. "Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Can affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: Because of you we are being put to death all day long; we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:35-39

28. "What, then, are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He did not even spare his own Son but gave him up for us all." Romans 8:31-32

29. “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth. Turn to me and be gracious to me. Give your strength to your servant; save the son of your female servant. Show me a sign of your goodness; my enemies will see and be put to shame because you, Lord, have helped and comforted me.” Psalms 86:15-17

30. “The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live.” Psalms 23:1-6

Please note this list is not exhaustive. There are many online sources to find more verses related to grief and loss. Since everyone grieves differently, these Bible verses may or may not resonate with everyone.