30 Bible Verses About Death Of Children

“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” – Mark 10:14

Bible Verses About Death Of Children

Matthew 18:10 – Children hold a special place in God’s heart.

“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 18:10

2 Samuel 12:23 – David’s heart in loss is a reflection of hope.

“But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.” – 2 Samuel 12:23

Psalms 127:3 – Children are a valued gift from God.

“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” – Psalms 127:3

Isaiah 57:1-2 – The righteous are taken away to save them from evil.

“The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.” – Isaiah 57:1-2

Jeremiah 31:16-17 – Hope and comfort in mourning over children.

“Thus saith the Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.” – Jeremiah 31:16

Matthew 19:14 – Jesus welcomes children, showing their value.

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 19:14

Revelation 21:4 – No more pain or sorrow in God’s kingdom.

“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.” – Revelation 21:4

Luke 18:16 – Jesus honors the innocence of children.

“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” – Luke 18:16

Psalms 34:18 – God is close to the brokenhearted.

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” – Psalms 34:18

Mark 10:16 – Jesus blesses the children, signifying their worth.

“And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.” – Mark 10:16

John 16:21 – Joy follows sorrow in God’s promise.

“A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.” – John 16:21

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 – Comfort in the hope of resurrection.

“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.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Ecclesiastes 3:1 – There is a time for everything.

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1

Job 1:21 – Acknowledging God’s sovereignty in all circumstances.

“And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” – Job 1:21

Proverbs 10:1 – A wise child brings joy to parents.

“The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.” – Proverbs 10:1

Deuteronomy 31:6 – God is always with us, even in loss.

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” – Deuteronomy 31:6

Isaiah 49:15 – God’s care for lost children.

“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.” – Isaiah 49:15

1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all worries on God.

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

Romans 8:38-39 – Nothing can separate us from God’s love.

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39

Matthew 5:8 – Pure in heart see God.

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8

Psalms 146:9 – The Lord protects the strangers and orphans.

“The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.” – Psalms 146:9

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God comforts us so we can comfort others.

“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.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Matthew 28:20 – God is with us till the end of time.

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” – Matthew 28:20

Philippians 4:6-7 – Finding peace through prayer.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

Psalms 30:5 – Weeping may last for a night.

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” – Psalms 30:5

Exodus 22:22-23 – Protecting the vulnerable and the fatherless.

“Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry.” – Exodus 22:22-23

Final Thoughts

Dealing with the death of children is truly heart-wrenching. It’s hard for us to understand such losses, but the Bible provides comfort. In these verses, we see how valuable children are to God and that He is with us, even in our deepest mourning. We can find solace in knowing that those we lose are held close by Him. In times of grief, let us turn to prayer and seek the peace that passes all understanding.

Remember, our faith guides us through these challenging times and encourages us to cherish life. If you’re seeking more guidance, consider exploring Bible Verses About Children or find comfort in Bible Verses About Mental Health.

There are many topics to explore in the scriptures that can help us understand life and death better. Don’t hesitate to look for more insights that resonate with your heart and mind.

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