Sending sympathy cards during difficult times can bring comfort and support to those grieving. Scripture serves as a reminder of God’s love, presence, and understanding in times of loss. Here are Bible verses that convey sympathy, compassion, and solace. Each verse draws us closer to the heart of God, who offers hope and healing through His Word. Let these verses inspire your messages of comfort as you reach out to those who are mourning.
Bible Verses about Sympathy Card
1. Psalm 34:18 – The Lord Is Close to The Brokenhearted
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Cross-References
Isaiah 61:1 – “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted…”
2. Matthew 11:28 – Come to Me
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Cross-References
John 14:1 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Revelation 21:4 – “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’”
3. John 14:27 – Peace I Leave You
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
Cross-References
Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God…”
Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
Romans 15:33 – “The God of peace be with you all. Amen.”
4. Romans 8:28 – In All Things
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
Cross-References
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances…”
2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.”
5. Psalm 147:3 – Healing the Brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
Cross-References
Matthew 9:35 – “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.”
Luke 4:18 – “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor…”
Revelation 22:4 – “‘They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.’”
6. Isaiah 40:31 – Renewed Strength
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Cross-References
Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders…”
Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
2 Thessalonians 3:5 – “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”
7. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – The God of All Comfort
“Praise be to 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…” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Cross-References
1 Peter 1:3 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope…”
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
8. Psalm 23:4 – Comfort in the Valley
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4
Cross-References
Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you…”
John 10:11 – “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
Revelation 7:17 – “For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd…”
9. Matthew 5:4 – Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
Cross-References
Psalm 30:5 – “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
2 Corinthians 7:10 – “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret…”
Romans 15:1 – “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.”
10. Hebrews 13:5 – I Will Never Leave You
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
Cross-References
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged…”
Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God…”
11. Psalm 73:26 – My Flesh and My Heart May Fail
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
Cross-References
Psalm 121:2 – “My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
12. Matthew 6:34 – Do Not Worry About Tomorrow
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
Cross-References
Luke 12:25 – “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”
Proverbs 12:25 – “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”
13. James 1:2-3 – Consider it Pure Joy
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3
Cross-References
1 Peter 1:6 – “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”
Hebrews 12:11 – “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
14. Isaiah 61:3 – Bestow on Them a Crown of Beauty
“…and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” – Isaiah 61:3
Cross-References
Psalm 30:11 – “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy…”
2 Corinthians 4:17 – “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
15. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – We Do Not Grieve Like the Rest
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13
Cross-References
John 11:25 – “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'”
Romans 8:39 – “Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Revelation 14:13 – “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'”
16. Psalm 46:10 – Be Still, and Know
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” – Psalm 46:10
Cross-References
Isaiah 30:15 – “This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…'”
Habakkuk 2:20 – “The LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.”
1 Timothy 2:8 – “Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.”
17. Romans 12:15 – Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15
Cross-References
Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
1 Corinthians 12:26 – “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”
Philippians 2:4 – “Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
18. 2 Peter 3:9 – The Lord Is Not Slow
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9
Cross-References
Ezekiel 33:11 – “Say to them, ‘As surely as I live,’ declares the Sovereign LORD, ‘I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live.'”
Romans 2:4 – “Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
19. 1 John 4:18 – Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18
Cross-References
Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship…”
1 Corinthians 13:4 – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
20. 2 Corinthians 5:1 – Our Heavenly Dwelling
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” – 2 Corinthians 5:1
Cross-References
Revelation 21:1 – “Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away…”
John 14:2-3 – “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”
Philippians 3:20 – “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ…”
21. Psalm 126:5 – Those Who Sow with Tears
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” – Psalm 126:5
Cross-References
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Proverbs 10:5 – “He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.”
22. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – My Grace Is Sufficient
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Cross-References
James 4:6 – “But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’”
Romans 5:3-4 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings…”
23. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the LORD
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Cross-References
Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.”
Isaiah 26:4 – “Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Jeremiah 17:7 – “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.”
24. Philippians 4:13 – I Can Do All This
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Cross-References
Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”
Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
25. James 1:5 – Ask God for Wisdom
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” – James 1:5
Cross-References
Proverbs 2:6 – “For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 16:16 – “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”
Colossians 1:9 – “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you…”
26. Isaiah 40:1 – Comfort, Comfort My People
“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” – Isaiah 40:1
Cross-References
Matthew 10:29-31 – “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care…”
Psalm 119:50 – “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
2 Corinthians 7:6 – “But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus.”
27. Philippians 2:1-2 – Being Like-Minded
“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion…” – Philippians 2:1-2
Cross-References
1 John 1:7 – “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another…”
Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance…”
Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion…”
28. Psalm 139:17-18 – How Precious Are Your Thoughts
“How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand.” – Psalm 139:17-18
Cross-References
Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you…”
Isaiah 55:8-9 – “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD.”
Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God…”
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Final Thought
In times of grief and sorrow, these selected scriptures serve as a comforting reminder of God’s constant love and empathy for those who are suffering. When we share these verses in sympathy cards, we not only extend our compassion but also impart hope through the wisdom found in God’s Word. As believers, our call is to mourn with those who grieve and uplift them with encouraging reminders of God’s promises and presence. Let us walk alongside those in pain, offering a listening ear and a heart full of grace, knowing that our words have the power to comfort and heal.