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NASB | Matthew 5:4 ¶ "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:4 ¶ "Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God's grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted]. [Is 61:2] |
Bible Question: Is there a passage in the Bible that I could use to comfort someone that just lost a loved one? I don't know if they were Christian or not. Thanks for any help. |
Bible Answer: Chynna, a minister once said to me, "The most difficult thing I have ever done as a minister is to lead the funeral service of a person who died not knowing Christ. It is so hard to offer meaningful words of comfort to his or her loved ones." ..... But we should never be quick to judge. In the brief little drama of man's life on earth, salvation can come near the opening of the curtain or near its close. "Jesus, remember me when You come in Your Kingdom" were the nine words the thief on the cross uttered shortly before the final curtain fell on his life, and they brought this response from our Lord, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." The Bible offers many words of hope and comfort for the family and friends of a departed believer in Christ. Psalm 23 is a favorite, along with John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies." and Rev.14:13 "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. 'Yes' says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them'" --Hank |