Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, but the Bible provides comfort. These verses offer peace and hope in the midst of grief and loss.
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Bible Verses About Saying Goodbye To A Loved One
Philippians 1:3 – Thank God for the memories we shared with our loved ones
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” – Philippians 1:3
1 Thessalonians 4:13 – Finding comfort in God’s promises when saying goodbye
“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.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13
John 14:1-3 – Jesus prepares a place for our loved ones who have departed
““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” – John 14:1-3
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God comforts us in all our troubles, including the loss of loved ones
“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 Corinthians 1:3-4
Psalm 34:18 – God is close to the brokenhearted
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
John 11:25-26 – Believing in Jesus brings eternal life
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”” – John 11:25-26
Psalm 23:4 – Even in the darkest times, God’s presence brings comfort
“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.” – Psalm 23:4
1 Peter 5:7 – Casting our cares on God, including the pain of saying goodbye
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 147:3 – God heals the brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 – The hope of being reunited with our loved ones in Christ
“Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—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.” – 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
Revelation 21:4 – In heaven, there will be no more sadness or goodbyes
““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.”” – Revelation 21:4
Psalm 116:15 – Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” – Psalm 116:15
John 6:40 – Those who believe in Jesus will have eternal life
“For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” – John 6:40
Romans 14:8 – In life and in death, we belong to the Lord
“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” – Romans 14:8
Matthew 5:4 – God comforts those who mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 – There is a time for everything, including saying goodbye
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Psalm 116:5 – The Lord is gracious and righteous even in times of loss
“The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.” – Psalm 116:5
John 16:22 – Our sorrow will turn into joy when we see our loved ones again
“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.” – John 16:22
Psalm 73:26 – God is the strength of our hearts, even in loss
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
1 Corinthians 15:42-44 – Our loved ones will be raised in glory
“So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.” – 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
Psalm 55:22 – Casting our burdens on the Lord when saying farewell
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22
John 10:27-28 – Our loved ones belong to Jesus, and nothing can snatch them from His hand
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” – John 10:27-28
Isaiah 41:10 – God strengthens and helps us, even in times of goodbye
“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.” – Isaiah 41:10
Romans 8:18 – The future glory that awaits us outweighs the pain of goodbye
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18
Psalm 91:4 – God’s faithfulness is a shield and protector when we say farewell
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” – Psalm 91:4
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – The hope of being caught up together with our loved ones in the sky
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Psalm 30:5 – Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5
John 6:47 – Believing in Jesus gives us eternal life
“Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life.” – John 6:47
Psalm 55:23 – Trusting in God to sustain us when saying goodbye
“But as for me, I trust in you.” – Psalm 55:23
John 5:28-29 – The promise of resurrection for all who have died
“Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.” – John 5:28-29
Psalm 34:19 – God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit
“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.” – Psalm 34:19
Romans 14:13 – Showing love and not causing our loved ones to stumble
“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.” – Romans 14:13
Psalm 116:2 – God bends down to listen when we call on Him
“Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” – Psalm 116:2
John 3:16 – God’s love for the world and the promise of eternal life
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Psalm 55:17 – Pouring out our hearts to God when saying goodbye
“Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.” – Psalm 55:17
Psalm 34:4 – Seeking the Lord and finding deliverance from our fears
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4
John 5:24 – Believers have passed from death to life, even in farewell
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” – John 5:24
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, even in times of loss
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
John 8:51 – Believing in Jesus, we will never see death
“Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.” – John 8:51
Isaiah 43:2 – God is with us through the waters and fire, including saying goodbye
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” – Isaiah 43:2
Psalm 62:8 – Trusting in God at all times, including farewells
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” – Psalm 62:8
John 11:25 – Those who believe in Jesus will live, even though they die
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;”” – John 11:25
Psalm 121:1-2 – Our help comes from the Lord, even in saying goodbye
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:1-2