Comfort is one of the quietest and most important words in the Bible. God calls himself Comforter, and Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as the “other Comforter.” Here you will find 22 Bible verses on comfort—for yourself or for a card to someone who needs comfort right now. Our post 9 Bible Verses for Difficult Times also offers guidance on choosing the right time.
God comforts
Verses in which God himself promises comfort.
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I will comfort you, as a mother comforts her child.
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Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
Isaiah 40:1
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Shout for joy, heavens, be glad, earth, praise ye, ye mountains, with shouting; for the LORD hath comforted his people, and hath had mercy on his afflicted.
Isaiah 49:13Mercy
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I, I am your Comforter. Who are you, that you should fear men who shall die, and children who are but grass?
Isaiah 51:12
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Blessed be God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforteth us in all our troubles, that we may be able to comfort them which are in all troubles, with the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God.
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And though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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I had so many troubles in my heart; but your comforts rejoiced my soul.
Psalm 94:19FearEvening and night
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This is my comfort in my affliction; for thy word reviveth me.
Psalm 119:50
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You make me very great and comfort me again.
Psalm 71:21
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Blessed are they that endure affliction: for they shall be comforted.
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And I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever.
John 14:16
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I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.
John 14:18LonelinessOrphans
Comfort for difficult days
Short verses that are good to write on a card.
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The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth them that have a broken spirit.
Psalm 34:19LonelinessCards
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He healeth the broken heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
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Fear not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, and uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28WorkExhaustion
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God is our confidence and strength. A help in the great troubles that have beset us.
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But that which was written before is written unto us for our admonition, that through patience and comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:4
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But our Lord Jesus Christ, and God, our Father, who hath loved us, and hath given us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, who exhorteth your hearts, and strengtheneth you in all teaching and good work.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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For the LORD will not forsake us for ever; but he will surely grieve us, and yet have mercy according to his goodness.
Lamentations 3:31-32Mourning
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Cast thy burden upon the LORD; and he shall sustain thee; he shall not suffer the righteous to be moved.
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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God, the Comforter
“I, I am your Comforter” (Isaiah 51:12)—this is how God presents himself to his people in exile. In Isaiah 66:13, he chooses a particularly tender image: “I will comfort you, as a mother comforts her child.” Paul calls God the “Father of mercies and God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3) and adds something important: those who are comforted can comfort others. Comfort is therefore never a one-way street in the Bible. It flows on. Jesus calls the Holy Spirit “Comforter”—find out more in Bible Verses About the Holy Spirit.
How to Comfort Someone with a Bible Verse
A Bible verse can comfort—or hurt if it comes too soon. It is helpful to first acknowledge the suffering and then choose a verse that promises God’s presence rather than offering an explanation. Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 41:10, or Matthew 5:4 are good examples. Adding a sentence like “I am thinking of you” is often more important than any verse. You can find ideas for card texts in Bible Verses for Cards and the post Writing Encouragement Cards, and verses for cases of mourning in Bible Verses for Mourning and Funerals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bible verse offers comfort?
Psalm 23:4, Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 66:13, Matthew 5:4, and Revelation 21:4 are particularly often chosen.
Who is the Comforter in the Bible?
God himself calls himself Comforter (Isaiah 51:12). In the Gospel of John, Jesus announces the Holy Spirit as “Comforter” (John 14:16, 26).
