Comforting Bible Passages

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”

God is named here as the God of all comfort, not only some comfort.

Psalm 23:4

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”

The promise is not that valleys disappear, but that God is present in them.

Matthew 5:4

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

Jesus speaks blessing over those who mourn and promises comfort.

Psalm 85:2

“You once favored, LORD, your land, restored the good fortune of Jacob.”

Psalm 63:4

“For your mercy is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you.”

1 Corinthians 2:5

“So that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.”

Psalm 103:4

“Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with mercy and compassion.”

Psalm 89:34

“But I will not withdraw my mercy from him, nor will I betray my faithfulness.”

Isaiah 14:30

“The poorest of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety.”

Psalm 103:11

“For as the heavens tower over the earth, so his mercy towers over those who fear him.”

Isaiah 61:2

“To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,”

Nehemiah 9:31

“But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.”

Matthew 9:13

“Go and learn the meaning of the words, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

Isaiah 54:11

“Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with lapis lazuli.”

Isaiah 30:19

“People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you.”

Nehemiah 9:19

“In your great mercy you did not forsake them in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud by day did not cease to lead them on their journey, nor the pillar of fire by night to light the way they were to travel.”

Deuteronomy 33:26

“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides across the heavens to help you and on the clouds in his majesty.”

Psalm 37:40

“The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.”

Psalm 18:6

“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”

Esther 13:17

“May you hear my prayer and have mercy on your inheritance; turn our mourning into joy, that we may live and praise your name, O Lord. Do not let the mouths of those who praise you perish.”

Joshua 17:18

“The hill country will be yours. Though it is forest, you will clear it and it will be yours to its farthest borders; the Canaanites, though they have chariots fitted with iron and though they are strong, you can drive them out.”

Psalm 121:2

“My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.”

Psalm 115:11

“Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.”

Psalm 90:14

“Fill us at daybreak with your mercy, that all our days we may sing for joy.”

Mark 5:34

“He said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.'”

Matthew 11:29

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.”

Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.”

Psalm 51:14

“Restore to me the gladness of your salvation; uphold me with a willing spirit.”

Psalm 86:6

“Listen to my prayer, LORD; hear my cry for help.”

Psalm 130:2

“Lord, hear my cry! May your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.”