7 Bible Verses

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-2KJV
This verse acknowledges that death is a natural part of life's cycle, ordained by God's timing. It provides comfort that death, like birth, has its appointed season in God's sovereign plan.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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Psalm 23:4KJV
This beloved psalm offers comfort in facing death, emphasizing God's presence and protection even in life's darkest moments. It assures believers that death need not be feared when walking with God.
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
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John 11:25-26KJV
Jesus declares His power over death and promises eternal life to believers. This verse offers hope that physical death is not the end for those who have faith in Christ.
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
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2 Corinthians 5:8KJV
Paul expresses the Christian hope that death means being with Christ immediately. This verse provides comfort that death is a transition to being in God's presence rather than an ending.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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Revelation 21:4KJV
This verse promises the ultimate victory over death in God's eternal kingdom. It offers hope that death and suffering are temporary, and God will one day eliminate them completely.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
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Philippians 1:21KJV
Paul expresses the Christian perspective that death brings believers closer to Christ and is therefore beneficial. This verse shows how faith can transform the understanding of death from loss to spiritual gain.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
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Psalm 116:15KJV
This verse reveals that God values and cares deeply about the death of His faithful people. It provides comfort that believers' deaths are meaningful and precious to God, not forgotten or overlooked.

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