When faced with hardship, doubt, or disease, the Bible may provide comfort, direction, and hope. There are several scriptures in the Bible that discuss the spiritual and bodily healing power of faith.
Bible Verse For Healing
Not only do these passages provide consolation, but they also remind us of God’s promises to strengthen, rejuvenate, and restore those who seek Him. In this post, we examine some Bible passages that deal with healing, examining their deep meaning and eternal applicability in giving those in need support and hope.
The Healing Power of Scripture
1. Psalm 41:3
“The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness, you restore him to full health.”
2. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
3. Jeremiah 17:14
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.”
4. Exodus 23:25
“You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you.”
5. Matthew 9:22
“Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well.”
6. Luke 10:9
“Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.'”
7. Matthew 10:1
“And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.”
8. Acts 10:38
“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”
9. Mark 5:34
“And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.'”
10. James 5:14-15
“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”
Biblical Verses for Physical Restoration
11. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
12. Psalm 107:20
“He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.”
13. Matthew 8:16-17
“That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.'”
14. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
15. Exodus 15:26
“If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer.”
16. James 5:16
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
17. Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!’”
18. Matthew 10:8
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.”
19. Luke 8:50
“But Jesus on hearing this answered him, ‘Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.'”
20. Psalm 103:2-3
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases.”
Finding Comfort and Strength in Bible Verses
21. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
22. Isaiah 40:31
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
23. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
24. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we are comforted by God.”
25. Romans 8:28
“And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
26. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
27. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
28. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; the peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
29. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
30. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest.”
Scriptures for Emotional and Spiritual Healing
31. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
32. Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”
33. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
34. Jeremiah 33:6
“Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them an abundance of prosperity and security.”
35. Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
36. Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
37. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”
38. 1 Peter 2:24
“He bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.”
39. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
40. Philippians 4:6-7
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Trusting God’s Promises for Healing
41. Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!’”
42. Matthew 10:8
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.”
43. Psalm 107:20
“He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.”
44. 1 Peter 2:24
“He bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.”
45. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
46. James 5:15
“And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”
47. Luke 8:50
“But Jesus on hearing this answered him, ‘Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.'”
48. Exodus 23:25
“You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you.”
49. Matthew 9:22
“Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well.”
50. Luke 10:9
“Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.'”
Encouragement and Hope Through Bible Verses
51. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
52. Isaiah 40:31
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
53. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
54. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
55. John 16:33
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
56. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we are comforted by God.”
57. Philippians 4:6-7
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
58. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest.”
59. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
60. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
Conclusion
The Bible’s healing passages provide comfort that God’s love and compassion are present in every area of our lives, acting as a lighthouse in the dark. These passages serve as a constant reminder of God’s constancy, his capacity for restoration, and his promise of complete healing—whether we are dealing with physical illnesses, emotional suffering, or spiritual difficulties.
May we find solace, fortitude, and hope restored in the unwavering love of our Heavenly Father, the source of all healing and restoration, as we reflect on these timeless truths?
