The gentle whisper of All Souls Day brings memories of loved ones gone but not forgotten. It’s a sacred time to pause, reflect, and find comfort in the enduring words of the Bible.
From melancholic psalms to uplifting promises, Scripture offers solace and hope. Let these heartfelt quotes guide your thoughts and prayers during this special day of remembrance.
Comforting Quotes for All Souls Day
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” - Psalm 23:1-2
“The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.”
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you.” - Isaiah 41:10
“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.”
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”
“Rest in peace, dear souls, for those who love you are proud of you still.” - Unknown
“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.”
“When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.”
“You may have lost someone, but they live on in the memories that hold them tight.”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
“We have loved them during life, let us not abandon them in death, until we have conducted them by our prayers into the house of the Lord.”
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.”
“Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.”
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
“And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
“We shall find our loved ones again. We shall reach that final reunion.”
“The righteous will be remembered forever.”
“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.”
“May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”
Quotes on Hope and Eternal Life
Revelation 21:4
1 Thessalonians 4:14
John 11:25-26
Emily Dickinson – “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words
Amy Carmichael
Isaiah 26:19 - “But your dead will live, LORD; their bodies will rise
Romans 8:11
Helen Keller
Psalm 71:5
Anne Frank
1 Peter 1:3
Romans 5:5
Alfred Tennyson
J.R.R. Tolkien
John 14:1-3
William Wordsworth
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
George Bernard Shaw
Winston Churchill
1 Corinthians 15:52
John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Eleanor Roosevelt - “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Bible Quotes about Remembering the Departed
“The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.”
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.’”
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.”
“For dust you are and to dust you will return.” — Genesis 3:19
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
“For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalm 48:14
“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.” — Revelation 21:4
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
“For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”
“Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you. I loved you so - ’twas Heaven here with you.”
“The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.” — Isaiah 57:1
“Love is stronger than death, even though it can’t stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either. life is stronger than death.”
“For if we have been united with Him in a death like His, we will certainly also be united with Him in a resurrection like His.” — Romans 6:5
“Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”
Quotes Offering Consolation and Peace
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” - Revelation 21:4
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.”
“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.”
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
“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.”
“The righteous perish, and no man lays it to heart; merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. They shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.”
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under 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.”
“But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them.”
“The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.”
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
“Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”
Inspirational Quotes on Faith and Resurrection
“Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.” - Rabindranath Tagore
“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.” - Revelation 21:4
“To die will be an awfully big adventure.”
“Resurrection means that the worst thing is never the last thing.” - Frederick Buechner
“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
“Do not be afraid of tomorrow; for God is already there.”
“Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many.”
“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.”
“He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”
“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.”
“The best is yet to come.”
“For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.”
“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.”
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” - 2 Corinthians 5:7
“Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.”
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” - Thomas Campbell
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore.”
“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”
“May the resurrection of Jesus, just like the buds of spring, bring hope to your life and joy to your soul.”
To Wrap Things Up
All Souls Day is a time to think about those who have passed away and find comfort in faith. The Bible offers many inspiring quotes that can bring peace and hope during this time. These verses remind us of God’s love and the promise of eternal life.
Whether you are looking for solace or a way to honor loved ones, these Bible quotes provide powerful words of encouragement. Reflecting on these scriptures can help you feel connected to the departed and reassure you of their peaceful rest.
