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5 Bible Verses to Bring Comfort When Mourning the Loss of a Loved One

A paper butterfly is displayed on a coffin during Asia Funeral Expo (AFE) in Hong Kong May 19, 2011.
A paper butterfly is displayed on a coffin during Asia Funeral Expo (AFE) in Hong Kong May 19, 2011. | (Photo: Reuters/Bobby Yip)

Losing a loved one is among the most difficult trials to endure in life. When sadness envelopes you and it feels like grief will never end, read these five Bible verses and take comfort in knowing you will be reunited with your loved one in Heaven.

All verses are taken from the New International Version.

1) 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

2) Isaiah 41:10

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

3) Romans 8:18

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

4) Psalm 34:18

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

5) Colossians 2:5

"For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is."

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