The topic of death and dying is both profound and sensitive, touching the hearts of many. In times of loss or when facing mortality, we often seek comfort and understanding from spiritual teachings. The Bible offers a wealth of verses that provide solace, hope, and insight into the journey beyond this life, reminding us of the eternal promise and the love of God that transcends death.
These selected verses serve as a source of strength and reflection as we navigate the complexities of life and what lies beyond. Whether you are seeking reassurance for yourself or comfort for a loved one, these passages from Scripture illuminate the path of faith and the promise of everlasting life. Dive into these powerful messages that echo the everlasting hope found in God’s Word.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?
Since his days are determined, the number of his months is with You; You have appointed his limits, so that he cannot pass.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.
The righteous perishes, and no man takes it to heart; merciful men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous is taken away from evil. He shall enter into peace; they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.
“LORD, make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am. Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, and my age is as nothing before You. Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor.”
Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men, and the living will take it to heart.
But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.
And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
The days of our lives are seventy years; and if by reason of strength they are eighty years, yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; the rebuke of His people He will take away from all the earth; for the LORD has spoken.
In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.
Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, “Do not weep; she is not dead but sleeping.”
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.
And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last.
Famous and Strong Quotes about those dying
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.
The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.
The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.
Life is just a dirty trick. A useless thing.
Because I could not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me.
Prayer for Those Departing This World
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up those who are nearing the end of their earthly journey. In this sacred moment, we ask for Your divine comfort to surround them and their loved ones. May Your peace wash over them, soothing fears and granting them restful assurance in Your presence.
Lord, as they transition from this life, may they feel the warmth of Your love guiding them into eternity. We pray for healing where it is needed, for grace to envelop their final moments, and for hope to shine brightly in the hearts of those who mourn.
May their souls find refuge in Your everlasting arms, and may Your light lead them into the joy of Your Kingdom. We ask that You provide strength to the families and friends left behind, reminding them of the promise of reunion one day.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.