33 Bible verses about healing
When we face physical, emotional, or spiritual pain, the Bible offers comforting and reassuring verses about healing. These passages remind us of God’s power, love, and desire for us to experience wholeness. Here are 33 Bible verses that provide hope and encouragement in times of need.
1. Jeremiah 30:17
"For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord."
2. Psalm 147:3
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
3. Isaiah 53:5
"But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed."
4. Exodus 15:26
"He said, 'If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.'"
5. James 5:14-15
"Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up."
6. 1 Peter 2:24
"He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds, you have been healed."
7. Matthew 9:35
"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness."
8. Psalm 103:2-3
"Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases."
9. Luke 6:19
"And the people all tried to touch him because power was coming from him and healing them all."
10. Mark 5:34
"He said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'"
11. Proverbs 4:20-22
"My son, pay attention to my words; listen closely to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body."
12. John 14:27
"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."
13. Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
14. Psalm 30:2
"O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me."
15. Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
16. Luke 8:50
"Jesus heard this and said to Jairus, 'Don’t be afraid; just believe and she will be healed.'"
17. 2 Chronicles 7:14
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
18. Psalm 41:3
"The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness."
19. Ezekiel 34:16
"I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice."
20. Romans 8:28
"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."
21. Isaiah 58:8
"Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard."
22. Matthew 10:1
"Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness."
23. John 3:2
"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."
24. Romans 12:12
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."
25. Psalm 38:15
"But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer."
26. Isaiah 40:29
"He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength."
27. Zechariah 8:4-5
"This is what the Lord Almighty says: 'Once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each of them with cane in hand because of their age. The city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there.'"
28. Matthew 8:17
"This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 'He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'"
29. Psalm 119:50
"My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life."
30. Jeremiah 33:6
"Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security."
31. Mark 16:18
"They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."
32. Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
33. 2 Timothy 1:7
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."
These verses remind us of the healing power of God, both physically and spiritually. Whether you are seeking healing for yourself or someone else, let these scriptures encourage your faith and hope during difficult times.