“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoi...”
Jeremiah 31:13
“And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him.”
1 Chronicles 7:22
“For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.”
1 Corinthians 15:21
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“And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the Lord repented that he had made Saul king over Isra...”
1 Samuel 15:35
“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the Lord: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace...”
2 Chronicles 30:22
“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”
2 Corinthians 2:7
“And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind towa...”
2 Corinthians 7:7
“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”
2 Corinthians 7:10
“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.”
2 Corinthians 13:11
“The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;”
2 Samuel 22:6
“As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that the...”
Esther 9:22
“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s deat...”
Genesis 24:67
“And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourni...”
Genesis 37:35
“Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”
Hebrews 6:2
“And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament...”
Hebrews 9:15
“Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and j...”
Isaiah 51:11
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18
“To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;”
Isaiah 61:2
“When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.”
Jeremiah 8:18
“For thus saith the Lord, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the ...”
Jeremiah 16:5
“Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their fath...”
Jeremiah 16:7
“Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite...”
Job 2:11
“Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.”
Job 6:10
“I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners. ”
Job 29:25
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:79
“And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.”
Luke 8:48
“And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.”
Mark 14:34
“In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not...”
Matthew 2:18
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
“Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.”
Matthew 26:38
“For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.”
Philippians 2:27
“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”
Philippians 3:10
“The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.”
Psalms 18:4
“The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.”
Psalms 18:5
“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.”
Psalms 23:4
“I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.”
Psalms 39:2
“The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.”
Psalms 116:3
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Revelation 18:8
“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and sha...”
Revelation 20:6
“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 f...”
Revelation 21:4
“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. ”
Romans 5:21
“For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:”
Romans 6:5
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. ”
Romans 6:23
“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
Romans 8:6
“And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.”
1 Chronicles 4:9
“And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.”
1 Chronicles 4:40
“And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be co...”
1 Chronicles 12:17
“Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee...”
1 Chronicles 12:18
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1 Chronicles 16:1
“And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.”
1 Chronicles 16:2
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- What does the Bible say about funerals?
- The Bible acknowledges that mourning and grieving are natural, healthy responses to loss - even Jesus wept when his friend Lazarus died. Scripture shows us that honoring the deceased and comforting those who mourn are sacred acts of love. While death brings real sorrow, the Bible also teaches that for believers, death is a transition into God's presence, not an ending.
- What is the best Bible verse for funerals?
- John 14:2-3, where Jesus says 'In my Father's house are many rooms... I go to prepare a place for you,' is deeply comforting because it comes directly from Jesus promising that death isn't separation forever. These words offer hope that our loved ones who trusted in Christ are safe in God's care, and that reunion is possible.
- How can Scripture help with funerals?
- Reading Bible passages aloud during services can bring comfort to grieving families and remind everyone present of God's love and faithfulness. Scripture helps us process grief honestly while holding onto hope, and verses about God's comfort can be shared in cards or conversations with those who are mourning. The Bible's promises become anchors of peace during life's most difficult storms.
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