Topic

Comfort The Dying

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Revelation 21:4

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

2 Corinthians 1:3–4

Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Psalms 23:4

Yea, 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 23:1–6

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 41:10

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Psalms 34:18

Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.

Romans 8:28

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Romans 14:8

For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; or whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.

Romans 8:38–39

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

John 11:25–26

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live; — read the full passage →

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Psalms 116:15

Precious in the sight of Jehovah Is the death of his saints.

Psalms 73:26

My flesh and my heart faileth; ButGod is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.

Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.

Matthew 11:28–30

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

John 16:22

And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.

Psalms 147:3

He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 14:1–4

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Romans 8:18

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:6–8

Being therefore always of good courage, and knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord — read the full passage →

Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Matthew 11:28–29

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

Psalms 55:22

Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

Agoodname is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.

1 Corinthians 15:42–44

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: — read the full passage →

Psalms 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.

2 Corinthians 4:17–18

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; — read the full passage →

John 14:1

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.

Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

2 Corinthians 5:8

we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

John 16:33

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Isaiah 57:1–2

The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. — read the full passage →

Ecclesiastes 12:7

and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.

Psalms 48:14

For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope. — read the full passage →

Luke 23:43

And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

1 Thessalonians 4:13–14

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope. — read the full passage →

Psalms 119:50

This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.

Psalms 9:9

Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble;

1 Corinthians 1:3–4

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Matthew 10:28

And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 11:28

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Isaiah 25:8

He hath swallowed up death for ever; and the Lord Jehovah will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people will he take away from off all the earth: for Jehovah hath spoken it.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

John 5:28

Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,

Lamentations 3:31–32

For the Lord will not cast off for ever. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 15:26

The last enemy that shall be abolished is death.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

Psalms 18:2

Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

Psalms 41:1–3

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 9:27

And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this cometh judgment;

John 11:26

and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Isaiah 49:13

Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for Jehovah hath comforted his people, and will have compassion upon his afflicted.

Philippians 1:21

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed,

Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

2 Corinthians 1:3

Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;

Nahum 1:7

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.

Psalms 46:1–2

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. — read the full passage →

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord Jehovah: wherefore turn yourselves, and live.

Ecclesiastes 9:5

For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Psalms 119:76

Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

1 Corinthians 15:51–57

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed, — read the full passage →

Psalms 146:4

His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; In that very day his thoughts perish.

Psalms 27:4–5

One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after: That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple. — read the full passage →

Romans 5:12

Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned:—

Job 14:14

If a man die, shall he liveagain? All the days of my warfare would I wait, Till my release should come.

Psalms 115:17

The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;

2 Samuel 12:23

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.

Psalms 23:6

Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Isaiah 40:31

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

Psalms 22:24

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.

Romans 8:37–39

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. — read the full passage →

John 14:1–3

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Romans 8:13

for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Matthew 18:14

Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Isaiah 51:12

I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou art afraid of man that shall die, and of the son of man that shall be made as grass;

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

Matthew 5:1–3

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

Psalms 86:17

Show me a token for good, That they who hate me may see it, and be put to shame, Because thou, Jehovah, hast helped me, and comforted me.

Psalms 27:1

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

John 11:25

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live;

Lamentations 3:31–33

For the Lord will not cast off for ever. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 51:3

For Jehovah hath comforted Zion; he hath comforted all her waste places, and hath made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of Jehovah; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

John 5:28–29

Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice, — read the full passage →

Psalms 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

1 Peter 5:6–7

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 4:17–18

then we that are alive, that are left, shall together with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. — read the full passage →

John 3:3

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Isaiah 12:1

And in that day thou shalt say, I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; for though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away and thou comfortest me.

Deuteronomy 31:8

And Jehovah, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

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