15 Bible Verses about Tears

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Revelation 7:17

for the Lamb that stands in the space before the throne will be their shepherd, and will lead them to life-giving springs of water; and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.'

Luke 23:27

There was a great crowd of people following him, many being women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him.

Philippians 3:18

For there are many--of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears--who are living in enmity to the cross of the Christ.

Luke 6:21

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.

2 Timothy 1:3-4

I am thankful to God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, when I remember you, as I never fail to do, in my prayers--night and day alike, as I think of your tears, longing to see you, that my happiness may be completed,

Hebrews 5:7

Jesus, in the days of his earthly life, offered prayers and supplications, with earnest cries and with tears, to him who was able to save him from death; and he was heard because of his devout submission.

James 4:9

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

Acts 20:31

Therefore, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one of you.

Hebrews 12:16-17

Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to claim his father's blessing, he was rejected--for he never found an opportunity to repair his error--though he begged for the blessing with tears.

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Lachrymatory » Bottle » Tears

Tears » Of solicitude over sinners

Acts 20:31

Therefore, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one of you.

Tears » Of solicitude over sinners » Of disappointment and grief

Tears » Observed by God

Tears » Wiped away

Revelation 7:17

for the Lamb that stands in the space before the throne will be their shepherd, and will lead them to life-giving springs of water; and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.'

Tears » None in heaven

Tears » Figurative

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