What does the Bible say about loneliness?
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The Bible teaches that God does not abandon his people in their loneliness, but draws near with his presence, comfort, and faithful care. He promises, “I will strengthen you” and “I will uphold you” in Isaiah 41:10, while Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5 assure believers that he will never leave them. Jesus comforts his disciples in John 14:18 and Matthew 28:20, promising not to leave them as orphans and to be with them always. Though human relationships may fail, Psalm 27:10 declares that the Lord receives his people. God also created us for fellowship, as Genesis 2:18 shows, and calls the church to embody his compassionate care.
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- Isaiah 41:10 4 votes
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Psalms 27:10 4 votes
When my father and my mother forsake me, then Yahweh will take me up.
- Matthew 28:20 3 votes
teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
- Deuteronomy 31:6 3 votes
Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
- 1 Peter 5:7 3 votes
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Psalms 23:4 3 votes
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.
- Genesis 2:18 2 votes
Yahweh God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him.”
- Psalms 147:3 2 votes
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
- John 14:18 2 votes
I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you.
- Hebrews 13:5 2 votes
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”
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