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Comforting Bible Verses

On the hard days, comfort is not a platitude — it is a Person. These verses hold space for sorrow and point to the God who draws near to the brokenhearted.

These Bible verses about comfort are 17 passages from the King James Version (KJV) — gathered to read slowly, pray over, and return to.

  1. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

    2 Corinthians 1:3

  2. Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

    2 Corinthians 1:4

  3. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

    Psalms 34:18

  4. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

    Matthew 5:4

  5. Yea, 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.

    Psalms 23:4

  6. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

    John 14:27

  7. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

    Psalms 147:3

  8. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

    Isaiah 41:10

  9. This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

    Psalms 119:50

  10. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

    Psalms 73:26

  11. 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.

    Revelation 21:4

  12. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

    Psalms 46:1

  13. As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

    Isaiah 66:13

  14. Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

    2 Thessalonians 2:16

  15. Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

    2 Thessalonians 2:17

  16. In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

    Psalms 94:19

  17. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

    John 14:1

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about comfort?
Scripture returns to comfort again and again. This page gathers 17 of its clearest King James Version passages in one place, so you can read and reflect on them slowly.
What is a good Bible verse for comfort?
2 Corinthians 1:3 — “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
How many Bible verses about comfort are in this collection?
17 King James Version (KJV) verses, hand-picked and arranged so you can read them in a few quiet minutes.
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