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Bible verses for funerals

In the face of death, Scripture offers hope: the promise of resurrection, the comfort of God’s presence, and a future with no more tears. These verses bring solace at a memorial or graveside.

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John 11:25 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.” John 11:26 “And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”” Psalms 23:4 “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.” Revelation 21:4 “‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”” 1 Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.” Romans 14:8 “If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”