Psalm 69:16: “Hear me O LORD, for thy lovingkindness is good; turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.” (KJV)
Psalm 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds.” (KJV)
John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (NIV)
Revelation 21:4: “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 former things are passed away.” (KJV)
2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” (KJV)
Isaiah 25:8: “He will swallow up death in victory and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces…” (KJV)
Isaiah 35:10 “And the ransomed (Jesus is the ransom for mankind) of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” (KJV)
1 Corinthians 15:21-22: “For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:13,14: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” (KJV)
Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose.” (NIV)
Psalm 91:4: “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge. (NIV)
Psalm 73:26: “My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (KJV)
Hosea 13:14: “I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. O death I will be thy plagues, O grave I will be thy destruction…” (KJV)
John 11:25-26: “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die… (KJV)
Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (KJV)
Additional Resource:
PDF Booklet: “Comfort”
When we experience the loss of a loved one heart-wrenching questions may trouble us. Why does a loving, powerful God permit death and the deep sorrow it brings? Where is my loved one now? Will I ever see them again? This comforting booklet shares the precious truth of the resurrection and future life that God has promised.
Christian Questions Podcast
Episode #1234: “Why Does God Let the Innocent Suffer?”
Uncovering God’s perspective regarding recent tragic mass shootings
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