What does the Bible say about sorrow?
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The Bible teaches that sorrow is real in a fallen world, yet God draws near to his grieving people, uses godly sorrow for their good, and promises everlasting joy in Christ. Psalms 34:18 assures the brokenhearted that the Lord is near, while Matthew 5:4 promises comfort to those who mourn. Jesus told his disciples in John 16:33 that tribulation comes, but he has overcome the world. Believers may cast every anxiety on God because he cares for them, as 1 Peter 5:7 says. Present sufferings are not worthy to compare with coming glory, and Revelation 21:4 looks to the day when God wipes away every tear.
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- Revelation 21:4 6 votes
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.”
- John 16:33 5 votes
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
- Psalms 30:5 4 votes
For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
- Romans 8:18 4 votes
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
- Matthew 5:4 4 votes
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 3 votes
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death.
- 1 Peter 5:7 3 votes
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Psalms 34:18 3 votes
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
- Isaiah 35:10 2 votes
Then Yahweh’s ransomed ones will return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13 2 votes
But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope.
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