Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but as we navigate through life’s toughest moments, words of wisdom from the Bible offer solace and comfort. At QuotesoftheDay.net, we’ve curated 23 poignant biblical quotes about the death of a loved one to help you find strength in your darkest hours. Whether you’re searching for words to say at a funeral, seeking inspiration during grief, or simply needing a reminder that you’re not alone, these timeless quotes will guide and uplift you.
When my heart is broken, I will remember your words and they will comfort me.
Death may have taken our loved ones, but it cannot take away the memories we shared with them.
Though death has come between us, my love for you will never fade like a fleeting mist that vanishes at dawn.
In the darkness of sorrow, I find solace in the promise that our loved ones are now with God, where there is no more pain or tears.
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. – John 14:1
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. – John 20:29
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. I will exalt you, O God, for you have lifted me up; from the depths of the earth I call out to you. – Psalm 138:7-8
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13
But God will redeem my soul from the land of the dead; for he will take me to himself. – Psalm 49:15
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. – Psalm 23:4
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning, crying out or pain for the old order of things has passed away. – Revelation 21:4
Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. – Psalm 30:5
But God will ransom my soul from death; he will take me to himself. Let him praise God, who gives life again! Let his soul be joyful! – Job 33:28-29
I have seen what has been done under the sun, and it’s all so much vanity and a chase after wind. – Ecclesiastes 1:14
For the days will come when you shall say, ‘Blessed are those who get hurt because of righteousness,’ for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 5:10
Tears fall from my eyes because your words have been told me. Should I not grieve for the loss of my brother and sister? – 2 Samuel 18:33
Who has carried the sea in a reed basket or who has held back the stars with his hand, or who has walked on the wind or who has appointed all the angels to write out for him his laws? All these things he commands you and then says that it is too much for you. – Job 26:5-7
For I am in a deep sorrow; all night long the bed of tears rolls itself before me until my groans pour out like water, and they are not exhausted. My eyes are spent because of grief: the Lord has become bitter to you. – Psalm 6:6-7
I have been comforted a little from what you said with your mouth. But if you have nothing but words, they will be but an empty comfort. – Job 21:3
The soul of the dead and the dead body are as clean as my own soul and my body; and there is no difference between them or me. – Ecclesiastes 9:5
For if I have said that I will not see the face of God in this life, then why do you say that it is a great thing to seek him? – Job 14:10-11
And now we know what happens when the dead rise. We have been given life from above. – Luke 12:18-20