Bible verses about comfort
For comfort, people most often turn to Psalm 23:1-4, Isaiah 40:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. They describe a shepherd who walks with you, a God who speaks tenderly to his people, and comfort that flows to you and then on to others. All twelve are below in full.
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1.Psalm 23:1-4
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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.
In the World English Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even 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.
The best-known psalm in the Bible. It starts with a shepherd's care and walks into a dark valley without letting go.
2.Isaiah 40:1-2
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.
In the World English Bible
“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak comfortably to Jerusalem, and call out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received of the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.”
A prophet speaks to people who have been through exile. God tells him to be gentle and say the hard part is over.
3.2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 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.
In the World English Bible
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Paul calls God the source of all comfort. It's meant to be received first, then passed on to someone else.
4.Isaiah 66:13
As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
In the World English Bible
As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.”
God compares his comfort to a mother soothing her child. A warm picture in the middle of a long prophecy.
5.Isaiah 51:12
I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
In the World English Bible
“I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you, that you are afraid of man who shall die, and of the son of man who will be made as grass?
God asks why you would fear a person when he is the one comforting you. A question aimed at a worried people.
6.Isaiah 49:13
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
In the World English Bible
Sing, heavens, and be joyful, earth! Break out into singing, mountains! For the LORD has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted.
Heaven is called to sing because God has comforted his people and has compassion on the hurting.
7.Psalm 119:50
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
In the World English Bible
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.
What comforted this writer in his affliction was the word that kept him going.
8.Psalm 119:76
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
In the World English Bible
Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.
A prayer that God's kindness would be a comfort. The writer asks for it by name.
9.Psalm 71:21
Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
In the World English Bible
Increase my honor and comfort me again.
An older man asks God to increase his greatness and turn to comfort him again. Comfort is something you can ask for.
10.2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
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, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
In the World English Bible
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work and word.
Prayer from Paul that God would comfort the hearts of the church and make them strong in good words and work.
11.John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
In the World English Bible
I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever:
Jesus promises another helper, the word is also translated comforter, who will be with his friends forever.
12.Romans 15:4
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
In the World English Bible
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through perseverance and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
The old Scriptures were written to teach and to give encouragement and hope to the people reading them, says Paul.
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What is a good Bible verse about comfort?
Psalm 23:1-4 is a good place to start. The best-known psalm in the Bible. It starts with a shepherd's care and walks into a dark valley without letting go.
What is the best Bible verse for comfort?
Psalm 23:1-4 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 are the two most common picks. One is a picture of a shepherd walking with you. The other calls God the source of all comfort.
Where in the Bible is God described as a comforter?
Isaiah 66:13 compares God to a mother comforting her child. John 14:16 uses the word comforter for the Holy Spirit, in some translations. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 calls him the God of all comfort.
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