Scripture

Certainly no amount of Bible verses can take away the pain or grief of the loss of a loved one, and of course, that’s not the point of these promises. The point is to help reassure ourselves of God’s loving presence during the most difficult of times.

1. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
3. “The Lord is my shepherd; … Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” – Psalm 23:1, 4
4. “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.” – Romans 8:38-39
5. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
6. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
7. “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
8. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
9. “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17
10. “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.” – John 14:27
11. “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5
12. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
13. “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” – Psalm 9:9
14. “But now, this is what the Lord says…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” – Isaiah 43:1
15. “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.” – Romans 8:28
16. “But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength.” – 2 Timothy 4:17
17. “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11
18. “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4
19. “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
20. “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” – Psalm 56:8
21. “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1
22. “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.” – Philippians 4:6-7
23. “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.” – Isaiah 40:31
24. “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17
25. 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. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. – 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

When these 25 Bible verses for God’s grace are read in succession, they actually form a story. You can read and savor each one individually, or read them all as a whole. Either way you will find tremendous benefit and encouragement. All verses are taken from the World English Bible (WEB) version. In each verse I have bolded the word “grace”.

A video with narration of all these verses is available at the end of the post.

Enjoy! 😁

1 Corinthians 1:3-4

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:3-4

John 1:16

From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.

John 1:16

Ephesians 4:7

To each one of us, the grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Ephesians 4:7

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might become rich. 

2 Corinthians 8:9

Ephesians 2:4-8

God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace we have been saved— and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus; for by grace we have been saved through faith, and that not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. 

Ephesians 2:4-8

Romans 3:23-24

For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:23-24

2 Timothy 2:1

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1

Titus 2:11

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all mankind. 

Titus 2:11

Romans 6:14

Sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace.

Romans 6:14

Galatians 2:21

I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!

Galatians 2:21

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was given to me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

1 Corinthians 15:10

1 Timothy 1:14

I obtained mercy, because I acted ignorantly in unbelief. The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 1:14

2 Corinthians 12:9

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Philippians 1:7

It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

Philippians 1:7

Hebrews 2:9

But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone. 

Hebrews 2:9

Titus 3:5-7

He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior; that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 

Titus 3:5-7

1 Peter 1:10

Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently. They prophesied of the grace that would come to you.

1 Peter 1:10

Hebrews 4:16

Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.

Hebrews 4:16

Hebrews 13:9

Don’t be carried away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be established by grace, not by food, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.

Hebrews 13:9

James 4:6

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:6

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:13

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work and word.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Romans 16:20

And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Romans 16:20

2 Peter 1:2

Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord

2 Peter 1:2