What Does the Bible Say About Suicide?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on suicide
The Bible addresses suicide in various ways, showing us examples of individuals who struggled with despair and hopelessness. While suicide is not specifically mentioned as a sin, the Bible emphasizes the sanctity of life and the importance of seeking help and finding hope in God during times of deep distress. One of the most well-known accounts is that of Judas Iscariot, who tragically took his own life after betraying Jesus. This serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of despair and the need for compassion and support for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Ultimately, the Bible encourages us to turn to God for strength and comfort in our darkest moments, trusting in His love and mercy.
Bible Verses About Suicide
Matthew 27:5KJV
“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”
1 Corinthians 3:16–17KJV
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.”
Psalms 34:17–18KJV
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
2 Corinthians 1:3–4KJV
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
Jeremiah 29:11KJV
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Psalms 42:11KJV
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”
Romans 8:38–39KJV
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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