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Bible Verses for Comfort
A key Bible verse for comfort is Psalm 34:18: “Our Father is near to the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.” Scripture says our Father is the Father of compassion and all comfort, that he is close when the heart is broken, and that he meets us in hard times. Below are the verses on our Father’s comfort, on his nearness to the brokenhearted, on comfort in hard times and on comforting one another, each word for word in Father’s Heart Bible™ and linked into the chapter so you can read Psalm 23 free and hear it.
Our Father comforts us
The Father of compassion and all comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:3–4
Blessed be our Father, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and all comfort, who comforts us in all our suffering, so we can comfort others in all their suffering with the comfort we ourselves receive from our Father.
Read & listen to 2 Corinthians 1Isaiah 66:13
As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."
Read & listen to Isaiah 66Psalm 94:19
When anxiety was great within me, your comfort brought joy to my soul.
Read & listen to Psalm 94Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.
Read & listen to Psalm 23 What Psalm 23:4 meansNear to the brokenhearted
He is close when the heart is crushed.
Psalm 34:18
Our Father is near to the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.
Read & listen to Psalm 34 What Psalm 34:18 meansRevelation 21:4
Our Father will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
Read & listen to Revelation 21Comfort in hard times
Words to hold when the road is hard.
Psalm 119:50
This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
Read & listen to Psalm 119Isaiah 41:10
"Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your Father. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Read & listen to Isaiah 41 What Isaiah 41:10 meansJohn 14:27
Peace I leave you; my own peace I give you. Not as the world gives, I give it. Don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
Read & listen to John 14Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Read & listen to Matthew 11 What Matthew 11:28 meansComforting one another
Comfort received is comfort shared.
1 Thessalonians 4:18
Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Read & listen to 1 Thessalonians 41 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Read & listen to 1 Thessalonians 5Our Father is my shepherd: Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is the best-loved psalm of comfort. Read or hear the chapter below, then follow it to the full psalm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Bible verse for comfort?
Psalm 34:18 says, “Our Father is near to the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.”
Who is the God of all comfort?
2 Corinthians 1:3–4 says, “Blessed be our Father, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and all comfort, who comforts us in all our suffering, so we can comfort others in all their suffering with the comfort we ourselves receive from our Father.”
What does the Bible say about a mother comforting her child?
Isaiah 66:13 says, “As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."”
What Bible verse comforts me in a dark valley?
Psalm 23:4 says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.”
How can I comfort someone who is grieving?
Romans 12:15 says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.”
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