People from all walks of life seek comfort when death, dying, or grief affects them. At such times, many find comfort in religious thoughts. For Christians, the Bible offers clear guidance on all aspects of life, especially when facing death. Non-Christians who grew up with Christian influences may also find religiously comforting words at this time. Scripture offers numerous passages that acknowledge grief and promise God's presence and healing. If we are grieving or know someone who has recently lost a loved one, here are a few Bible verses on grief that can offer comfort:

Psalm 34:18 says the Lord is near to the brokenhearted.

Matthew 5:4 promises comfort to those who mourn.

Psalm 147:3 speaks of healing the brokenhearted and binding their wounds.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 speaks of the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction.

These verses, and many others like them, appear throughout the Bible. Above all, we need to understand that we cannot make someone’s grief go away. Often, the kindest thing we can do is acknowledge their loss, listen when they want to talk, and remind them that we are there for them.