7 Bible Verses About Comfort
God is the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) - and he comforts us so that we can comfort others. These verses are for sore hearts: honest about pain, sure about God.
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the merciful Father and the God from whom all comfort comes. He comforts us in every hardship we face, so that we in turn can comfort people facing any hardship, passing on to them the same comfort God gives us.
Even if my path goes down through a valley of deepest darkness, I will not be afraid of any harm, because you are there with me; your rod and your staff give me courage.
Blessed are those who mourn: they will be comforted.
Here is my comfort when I am brought low: your promise has kept me alive.
Bring comfort, bring comfort to my people, says your God.
The LORD stays close to those whose hearts are broken, and rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
I will ask the Father, and in answer he will give you another Advocate, who will be with you forever.
Common questions
What does the Bible say about comfort?
2 Corinthians 1:3–4 calls God “the merciful Father and the God from whom all comfort comes,” who comforts us so that we can comfort others. Psalm 34:18 says he is near to the brokenhearted.
Which Bible verses give comfort?
Psalm 23:4, Matthew 5:4, 2 Corinthians 1:3–4, and Psalm 34:18 are among the most turned-to in sorrow.
How does God comfort us?
God comforts through his presence (Psalm 23:4), his Word, his Spirit (John 14:16), and often through his people. His comfort does not always remove the pain, but he promises to be with us in it.