being lonely
What does the Bible say about being lonely? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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10Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.
20teaching them to observe all that I have ever commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.”
6Act manfully and be strengthened. Do not be afraid, and do not dread at the sight of them. For the Lord your God himself is your commander, and he will neither dismiss nor abandon you.”
10For my father and my mother have left me behind, but the Lord has taken me up.
18The Lord God also said: “It is not good for the man to be alone. Let us make a helper for him similar to himself.”
5Let your behavior be without avarice; be content with what you are offered. For he himself has said, “I will not abandon you, and I will not neglect you.”
7Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
4For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.
3He heals the contrite of heart, and he binds up their sorrows.
27Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear.