Bible verses about healing

When we have a health problem, it is easy to lose hope. That is why it is important to pray for God to give us the strength we need to overcome the situation. We want to help you with this selection of healing verses that the Lord has left us for these difficult times. They will also help you if it is a friend or family member who is going through a bad situation.

Verses of healing and protection

As human beings, our flesh and blood bodies suffer from the passage of time and the impact of possible illnesses, from a simple cold to more serious health problems that dramatically compromise our well-being and even our existence in this world.

If at some point we are unfortunate enough to fall ill, we must never lose hope. We have to keep in mind that God is with us and it is He who controls the situation.

We must never stop praying for the Most High to give us the spiritual, emotional and even physical healing that we need so much.

Biblical healing texts

During his ministry, Jesus Christ undertook countless actions to save us from sin. But he was not only interested in spiritual health, but also in physical health, as is reflected in numerous texts in the Bible.

Throughout the Sacred Pages, references to situations of physical healing by Christ are abundant.

As a sign of this interest in the total welfare of his followers we share some passages from the apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

1. “Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people”. Matthew 4:23

2. And behold, a leper came and fell down before him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean! And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, I will; and immediately he was cleansed from the leprosy”. Matthew 8:2-3

3. “Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever; and immediately they told him about her. He went to her and took her by the hand and lifted her up. And the fever left her, and she began to serve them.” Mark 1:30-31

4. “And Jesus answered him, saying, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man said to him, ‘Rabbi, may I recover my sight. Jesus said to him, ‘Go. Your faith has saved you. And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road. Mark 10:51-52

5. “Luke 7:21 “And behold, a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years walked with her back bowed and could not straighten herself up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her to him and said to her, ‘Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity. And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was upright, and glorified God”. Luke 13:11-13

6. Jesus said to her, “Arise, take up your bed and walk. And immediately the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked. And that day was the Sabbath. John 5:8-9

7. “When he had said this, he spat on the ground, and made mud with the spittle, and anointed the eyes of the blind man with the mud. And he said to him, ‘Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which means sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing”. John 9:6-7

Healing quotes from the Bible

In the Bible you can find answers to all life situations, with very precise and explicit quotations about the different problems we may encounter over the years.

In this case we have selected some biblical quotes on healing to which we have added a small commentary.

We invite you to reflect on the following healing verses.

1. He said to them, “I am the Lord your God. If you listen to my voice and do what I consider right, and if you keep my laws and my commandments, I will not bring upon you any of the diseases that I brought upon the Egyptians. I am the Lord, who restores your health. Exodus 15:26

   In this Old Testament verse, God makes it clear that he will give health to his own, that they will be saved from the plagues that had beset the Egyptians.
   
   

2. “Praise the Lord, O my soul; praise his holy name with my whole being. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases”. Psalm 103:1-3

   God’s power is unlimited. Let us praise the Lord for all benefits, from the forgiveness of sins to the health of our body and spirit.
   
   

3. “My son, heed my counsel; listen carefully to what I say. Do not lose sight of my words; keep them deep in your heart. They give life to those who find them; they are the health of the body”. Proverbs 4:20-22

   God tells us to take his Word to heart and to love it, for it will give us health.
   
   

4. “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement of our peace, and by his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

   This verse from Isaiah speaks of how Jesus Christ bore our sicknesses and pains on the cross, paying for our sins.
   
   

5. “Wherever you go, preach this message: “The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy of their disease, cast out demons. What you have received without charge, give without charge”. Matthew 10:7-8

   This was the message that Jesus Christ gave to the apostles before He sent them out to carry His message to the people of Israel. As we see, healing was an important part of their ministry.
   
   

6. “What do you want me to do for you? -he asked.
   -Rabbi, I want to see,” replied the blind man.
   Jesus said to him, “You may go; your faith has made you well.
   Immediately his sight came back, and he began to follow Jesus along the road.  Mark 10:51-52

   This verse alludes to one of the healing miracles of Jesus Christ, in which Christ restores sight to blind Bartimaeus. Sometimes God needs a show of faith to grant us healing.
   
   

7. “Is any of you sick? Call for the elders of the church to pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will heal the sick person and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has sinned, his sin will be forgiven him.” James 5:14-15

   This verse from James shows us God’s indications for healing. On the one hand there is prayer, on the other hand there is oil, which in today’s world would represent medical care. By following this advice, healing will take place on the physical, spiritual and emotional level.
   
   

8. “He Himself, in His own body, bore our sins on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed”.1 Peter 2:24

   Jesus Christ bore all our sins on the cross, suffering what we should have suffered, and shedding his blood in exchange for our salvation. Physical health also depends on the Lord, but we must not forget that his main desire is at another level: to save us from eternal death.
   
   

9. “Lord my God, I asked for your help and you healed me. Psalm 30:2

   And not only physically, but also my soul. This beautiful psalm has been, is and will be repeated by millions of faithful throughout history and on all continents.
   
   

10. “Yet I will give them health and cure them; I will heal them and cause them to enjoy abundant peace and security”. Jeremiah 33:6

    Again, the Lord speaks to us of the health, peace and security that we will attain in His Word.

Bible verses about sickness

Although facing illness is never easy, those who believe in God have great advantages over the rest.

In the Holy Scriptures there are abundant references to sickness of body and soul in which we will find the necessary support to overcome any health problem.

These verses are excellent allies against any illness, and ideal to dedicate to your family or friends in delicate situations regarding their health.

1. “Is any of you sick? Call for the elders of the church to pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will heal the sick person and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has sinned, his sin will be forgiven him. James 5:14-15

2. “Worship the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water. I will remove all sickness from you. Exodus 23:25

3. “Dear brother, I pray that it may go well with you in all your affairs and that you may enjoy good health, just as you prosper spiritually”. 3 John 1:2

4. “Restore the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds with bandages”. Psalm 147:3

5. “A cheerful heart is a great remedy, but a faint heart dries up the bones”. Proverbs 17:22

6. “Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows, but we consider him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted”. Isaiah 53:4

7. “I am the Lord your God. If you listen to my voice and do what I consider righteous, and if you keep my laws and commandments, I will not bring upon you any of the diseases that I brought upon the Egyptians. I am the Lord, who restores your health. Exodus 15:26

8. “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy of their disease, cast out demons. What you have received freely, give freely”. Matthew 10:8

9. “Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective”. James 5:16

10. “Heal the sick that you find there and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand. Luke 10:9

11. “A frustrated hope grieves the heart; a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12

12. “As long as I kept silent, my bones were consumed by my groaning all day long. Psalm 32:3

13. “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, a man made for suffering. Everyone avoided looking at him; he was despised, and we did not esteem him”. Isaiah 53:3

14. “The Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord upholds the afflicted, the Lord loves the righteous”. Psalm 146:8

15. “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.” Jeremiah 17:14

16. I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Here among men is the dwelling place of God; he will encamp among them, and they will be his people; God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:3-4

17. “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their ruin. Psalm 107:20

18. “And many people came to Him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the dumb, the maimed, and many others who were sick; and they laid them at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them.” Matthew 15:30

19. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”. Psalm 147:3

20. “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16