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Bible Verses About Comfort in Death

For those who are in Christ, death is not the end of the story. These Bible verses about death and eternal life bring comfort at funerals, in grief, and in every valley of the shadow.

John 11:25-26

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“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?””

Psalms 23:4

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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

Revelation 21:4

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“‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.””

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

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“Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.”

Romans 14:8

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“If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 5:1

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“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”

John 14:1-3

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““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.”

1 Corinthians 15:54-55

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“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?””

Psalms 116:15

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“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Comfort in Death?

For those who are in Christ, death is not the end of the story. These Bible verses about death and eternal life bring comfort at funerals, in grief, and in every valley of the shadow.

What is a good Bible verse about Comfort in Death?

John 11:25-26: “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?””

Where should I start reading about Comfort in Death in the Bible?

Start with Psalms 23:4, one of the 10 verses gathered here on this topic.

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