86 Great Bible Verses About Death of A Father

God’s Word provides comfort, guidance, and strength. It is an unchanging and enduring source of hope that can bring peace to our hearts in the midst of life’s challenges and trials. When we turn to the Scriptures, we find wisdom and encouragement that sustain us in times of need.

1. Psalm 119:50 (NIV): “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
2. Psalm 119:76 (NIV): “May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.”
3. Psalm 119:105 (NIV): “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
4. Isaiah 40:8 (NIV): “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
5. Matthew 24:35 (NIV): “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
6. Romans 15:4 (NIV): “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
7. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV): “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 so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
8. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV): “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
9. Hebrews 4:12 (NIV): “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
10. Psalm 119:111 (NIV): “Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.”
11. Psalm 119:165 (NIV): “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
12. Psalm 119:92 (NIV): “If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.”
13. John 16:33 (NIV): “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Powerful verses that remind us as believers of the promise of everlasting life in God’s presence.

1. John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
2. Romans 6:23 (NIV): “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
3. 1 John 5:11-12 (NIV): “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”
4. Titus 1:2 (NIV): “in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.”
5. 1 John 2:25 (NIV): “And this is what he promised us—eternal life.”
6. 1 Timothy 1:16 (NIV): “But for that very reason, I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.”
7. John 10:28 (NIV): “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
8. Romans 5:21 (NIV): “So that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
9. 1 John 5:13 (NIV): “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.”
10. Jude 1:21 (NIV): “Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.”
11. John 6:40 (NIV): “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”
12. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NIV): “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
13. 1 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV): “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 through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you.”

Coping with grief and loss can be incredibly challenging, but the Bible offers words of comfort, hope, and assurance during these difficult times.

1. Psalm 34:18 (NIV): “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
2. Matthew 5:4 (NIV): “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
3. Psalm 147:3 (NIV): “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
4. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV): “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, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
5. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
6. Psalm 30:5b (NIV): “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
7. John 14:27 (NIV): “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.”
8. Psalm 73:26 (NIV): “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
9. Romans 8:18 (NIV): “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
10. Revelation 21:4 (NIV): “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.”
11. Psalm 55:22 (NIV): “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
12. Psalm 116:15 (NIV): “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
13. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV): “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 of mankind, who have no hope.”
14. Psalm 147:3 (NIV): “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
15. Isaiah 43:2 (NIV): “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

These verses emphasize the importance of coming together as believers to encourage, support, and strengthen one another in the journey of faith. Being part of a faith community provides opportunities for mutual care, prayer, worship, and growth in Christ-likeness.

1. Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV): “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
2. Galatians 6:2 (NIV): “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
3. Acts 2:42-47 (NIV): “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
4. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV): “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact, you are doing.”
5. Ephesians 4:16 (NIV): “From him, the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
6. Romans 12:4-5 (NIV): “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ, we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
7. Proverbs 27:17 (NIV): “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
8. Colossians 3:16 (NIV): “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
9. James 5:16 (NIV): “Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
10. 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 (NIV): “So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”

1. Isaiah 40:31 – “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.”
2. Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
3. Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
4. Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
5. Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
6. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
7. Psalm 18:32 – “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
8. Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
9. Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
10. Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
11. 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
12. Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
13. Psalm 18:39 – “You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.”
14. 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. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
15. 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.”
16. 1 Chronicles 16:11 – “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!”
17. Psalm 16:8 – “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
18. Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
19. Psalm 119:28 – “My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.”
20. Philippians 1:6 – “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”