Bible Verses About Comfort

Scriptures about God's comfort in times of grief, loss, pain, and sorrow.

King James Version
3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4Who 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.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalms 23:4
4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:18
12I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
Isaiah 51:12
16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
John 14:16
28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
50This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
Psalms 119:50
1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1
13As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 66:13
4And 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about comfort?

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 calls God 'the God of all comfort, who comforteth us in all our tribulation.' Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a Comforter (John 14:16). God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).

Where can I find comfort in the Bible?

Psalm 23 is the most beloved comfort passage. Matthew 5:4 promises 'Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.' Romans 8:28 assures that God works all things for good.

How can we comfort others according to Scripture?

2 Corinthians 1:4 says God comforts us so that we can comfort others with the same comfort we received. Romans 12:15 instructs us to weep with those who weep. Sometimes comfort comes through presence, not words — Job's friends were most helpful during their initial seven days of silent companionship (Job 2:13).