Hard times

What the Bible says about comfort

The 10 verses readers most often turn to for this topic, quoted in full from the Berean Standard Bible.

2 Cor 1:3–4Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Rom 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

Isa 40:1“Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.

Ps 34:17–18The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Ps 23:4Even 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.

Matt 11:28–30Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Ps 119:76May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.

Matt 5:4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Ps 119:50This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life.

Isa 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

These are the verses readers most often turn to for this topic — not a teaching on it. Read each in its chapter.

Sources

The verses of each topic and their order: OpenBible.info topical data, by readers’ votes: OpenBible.info · CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible · Public domain