In times of loss or distress, finding the right words to convey comfort can be challenging. Sympathy cards serve as a heartfelt way to express compassion and support to those who are grieving. Drawing from the wisdom of Scripture can provide solace not only to the recipient but also to the sender, reminding us of the hope and love found in faith.
These 30 Bible verses offer a source of encouragement and healing, perfect for including in sympathy cards. Whether you seek to comfort a friend, family member, or acquaintance, these passages speak to the heart, providing peace amid sorrow and reassurance of God’s presence in difficult times.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
To grant to those who mourn in Zion — to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit.
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Famous and Strong Quotes about a sympathy card
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.
We are what we believe we are.
Finding Comfort in Compassion
Dear Lord,
We come to You today with hearts heavy for those who are grieving and in need of solace. As we prepare to send a sympathy card, we ask that You guide our words and let them carry Your love and peace.
Help us to be a source of comfort to those who are suffering, reminding them of Your presence in their time of need. May our messages reflect Your compassion and bring a glimmer of hope during their darkest days.
Lord, let this small gesture remind them that they are not alone. Surround them with support and gently lift their spirits in the soothing knowledge that You are near.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.