18 Bible Verses about grieving

Blessed are the mourners, for they shall be comforted.

And I can assure you that his illness very nearly proved fatal. But God had pity on him, and not on him only but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

And do not grieve God's Holy Spirit; for it was through that Spirit that God sealed you as his, against the Day of Redemption.

At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;

Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.

Grieve, mourn, and lament! Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your happiness to gloom!

We do not wish you to remain in ignorance, Brothers, with regard to those who have passed to their rest, that your grief may not be like that of others, who have no hope.

and he will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, nor will there be any more grief or crying or pain. The old order has passed away.'

For, when sorrow is in accordance with God's will, it results in a repentance leading to Salvation, and which will never be regretted. The sure result of the sorrow that the world knows is Death.

You, in the same way, are sorry now; but I shall see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will rob you of your joy.

She went and told the news to those who had been with him and who were now in sorrow and tears;

Bears me out when I say that there is a great weight of sorrow upon me and that my heart is never free from pain.

As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!

On hearing these words, the young man went away distressed, for he had great possessions.

For, though I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Even if I were inclined to regret it--for I see that my letter did cause you sorrow though only for a time--

Now whoever has caused the pain has not so much pained me, as he has, to some extent--not to be too severe--pained every one of you.