Missing someone is a universal experience that speaks to the depth of our love and connection with others. In the Bible, we find examples of longing and separation that resonate with the human experience of missing someone dear.
Join us as we reflect on verses that address the reality of missing someone, offering comfort, hope, and assurance of God’s presence and provision in times of longing and loneliness.
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Bible Verses About Missing Someone
John 14:27 – Jesus gives us peace and comfort in times of longing
“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.”
Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to those feeling sorrowful over loss
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God comforts us so we can comfort others
“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.”
Matthew 5:4 – Those who mourn will find comfort
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Isaiah 41:10 – God assures us of His presence when we miss someone
“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.”
Romans 15:13 – May God’s hope fill you with peace in times of longing
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Psalm 147:3 – God heals the brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Matthew 11:28 – We can find rest in Jesus when we are weary with longing
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 – Believers have hope beyond this life when they miss someone
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
Psalm 23:4 – God’s comforting presence even in the darkest valleys
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Revelation 21:4 – God will wipe every tear and there will be no more separation
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Philippians 4:6-7 – Presenting our anxieties about missing someone to God brings peace
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2 Corinthians 5:8 – Confidence that being away from the body is being present with the Lord
“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
Psalm 42:1-2 – Yearning for God as the psalmist yearns for water
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?”
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Isaiah 40:29 – God gives power to the weary and strength to the weak
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Philippians 1:3 – Remembering others in prayer brings comfort
“I thank my God every time I remember you.”
Hebrews 13:5 – God will never leave you or forsake you
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Isaiah 26:3 – Perfect peace for those who trust in God
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
John 16:22 – Joy returns despite present grief
“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
Romans 8:38-39 – Nothing can separate us from God’s love
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Psalm 91:4 – God covers us with His feathers and brings comfort
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Matthew 28:20 – Jesus is always with us
“And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
1 John 3:2 – We have the hope of seeing loved ones again in Christ
“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – God has plans for our future
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Romans 8:26 – The Spirit intercedes for us in our weakness
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
Psalm 33:20 – Our soul waits for the Lord, He is our help and shield
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.”
2 Corinthians 13:11 – Encouragement to comfort one another
“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.”
Psalm 27:13-14 – Confidence in seeing the goodness of the Lord
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Isaiah 40:31 – Hope in the Lord renews strength
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Romans 5:3-4 – Suffering produces perseverance and hope
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Psalm 62:8 – Trust in God at all times and pour out your heart
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”
2 Timothy 1:7 – God gives us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s mercies are new every morning
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares on the Lord
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
1 Corinthians 15:52 – Hope in the resurrection at the last trumpet
“In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting in the Lord with all your heart
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Revelation 7:17 – The Lamb will be their shepherd
“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good
“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.”