50 Powerful Bible Verses About Healing the Body, Mind and Soul
Whether you’re in the midst of a physical ailment, emotional struggle, or some other situation that requires healing, these scriptures are a good place to find solace, strength, and hope. We’ve pulled together 50 powerful healing scriptures from the Bible to help assist you on your road to recovery.
The Bible is filled with miracles and wise words related to healing. From making the blind see to curing Leprosy, God works magic through His hands and the hands of His believers for His faithful followers.
To be reminded of all of the good things God can do, read through these uplifting scriptures about healing. They are separated into categories to help you find exactly what you’re looking for: healing scriptures for the sick, emotional healing scriptures, short Bible verses on healing, Bible verses for healing and strength, and praise for God’s healing.
Use these scriptures in your daily prayers when asking God to work His healing magic in your life and the lives of those around you. Use these scriptures as a form of hope through tough times, to remind yourself that you are always in God’s hands. Or use these scriptures to conjure up strength when you feel bested by whatever is troubling you.
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Healing Scriptures for the Sick
Acts 8:7
“With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many people, and many who were paralyzed or crippled were healed.”
The Good News: Though the healing journey may be difficult, it is worth it for the positive results.
Acts 28:8-9
“Publius’ father was bedridden, sick with a fever and dysentery. Paul went to see him and prayed. He placed his hand on him and healed him. Once this happened, the rest of the sick on the island came to him and were healed.”
The Good News: Miracles don’t just come from God himself. He enacts miracles through the hands of His faithful followers.
Exodus 15:26
“The Lord said, ‘If you are careful to obey the Lord your God, do what God thinks is right, pay attention to his commandments, and keep all of his regulations, then I won’t bring on you any of the diseases that I brought on the Egyptians. I am the Lord who heals you.’”
The Good News: If you look to God, you will find He is always there to answer you. If you have faith in His power, He will guide and protect you from any troubles that may plague you.
James 5:14-15
“If any of you are sick, they should call for the elders of the church, and the elders should pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. Prayer that comes from faith will heal the sick, for the Lord will restore them to health. And if they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”
Good News: Even those who have sinned can rely on the Lord to guide them to heal in times of hardship and sickness.
Matthew 8:1-3
“Now, when Jesus had come down from the mountain, large crowds followed him. A man with a skin disease came, kneeled before him, and said, ‘Lord, if you want, you can make me clean.’ Jesus reached out his hand and touched him, saying, ‘I do want to. Become clean.’ Instantly, his skin disease was cleansed.”
The Good News: No one is beyond the grace of God.
3 John 1:2
“Dear friend, I’m praying that all is well with you and that you enjoy good health in the same way that you prosper spiritually.”
The Good News: A pure soul is one that not only wishes wellness on himself, but on others.
Matthew 8:14-15
“Jesus went home with Peter and saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and served them.”
The Good News: Gratitude and service to others flow naturally from God’s healing touch.
Psalm 6:2
“Have mercy on me, Lord, because I’m frail. Heal me, Lord, because my bones are shaking in terror!”
The Good News: God hears you at your most fearful. Do not hesitate to reach out in your moment of greatest need.
2 Kings 20:5
“Turn around. Say to Hezekiah, my people’s leader: 'This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and have seen your tears. So now I’m going to heal you. Three days from now, you will be able to go up to the Lord’s temple.'”
The Good News: God has helped heal the faithful since the beginning.
Matthew 9:6-7
“‘But so you will know that the Human One has authority on the earth to forgive sins,’ he said to the man who was paralyzed. ‘Get up, take your cot, and go home.’ The man got up and went home.”
The Good News: No ailment is beyond God’s help. Paralysis of the body, paralysis of the soul — all are subject to the cleansing power of the Holy Spirit.
Emotional Healing Scriptures
Isaiah 58:8
“Then your light will break out like the dawn, and you will be healed quickly. Your own righteousness will walk before you, and the Lord’s glory will be your rear guard.”
The Good News: The light of the Holy Spirit is always inside of you. Though it may flicker and dim at times, it still burns inside of you — ready to roar at any moment.
Acts 5:16
“Even large numbers of persons from towns around Jerusalem would gather, bringing the sick and those harassed by unclean spirits. Everyone was healed.”
The Good News: Everyone has something to gain by turning to the Lord in illness. While He may not cure or stop an ailment, he will provide in other ways.
Isaiah 57:18-19
"'I have seen their ways, but I will heal them. I will guide them and reward them with comfort. And for those who mourn, I will create reason for praise: utter prosperity to those far and near, and I will heal them,' says the Lord."
The Good News: The Lord heals from all things, even deep despair like loss. Soon your mourning will again turn into praise for Him as He guides you through tough times.
Jeremiah 33:6
"But now, I will heal and mend them. I will make them whole and bless them with an abundance of peace and security.”
The Good News: He will always protect you.
Psalm 107:19-21
"So they cried out to the Lord in their distress, and God saved them from their desperate circumstances. God gave the order and healed them; he rescued them from their pit. Let them thank the Lord for his faithful love and his wondrous works for all people."
The Good News: All you need is a little prayer, and He will be there.
Psalm 91:15-16
“Whenever you cry out to me, I’ll answer. I’ll be with you in troubling times. I’ll save you and glorify you. I’ll fill you full with old age. I’ll show you my salvation.”
The Good News: When your heart is under strife, call upon the Lord through prayer, and He will answer you. He will guide you to salvation and to happier times.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you. My peace, I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid.”
The Good News: The gift of peace is greater than any riches can bring. Have faith that the Lord will guide you toward a peaceful future.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.”
The Good News: Rest your weary souls with the Lord, and He will grant you peace of mind, body, and soul. In the harshest days, God is your Savior and will cradle your pain away with His love.
Luke 4:41
“Demons also came out of many people. They screamed, ‘You are God’s Son.’ But he spoke harshly to them and wouldn’t allow them to speak because they recognized that he was the Christ.”
The Good News: Even the most debilitating and alarming illnesses fall within the healing hands of God.
Malachi 4:2
“But the sun of righteousness will rise on those revering my name; healing will be in its wings so that you will go forth and jump about like calves in the stall.”
The Good News: Healing begins with a spirit of reverence. Open your heart to God, and soon you will be leaping for joy.
Short Bible Verses on Healing
Numbers 12:13
“So Moses cried to the Lord, ‘God, please heal her!’”
The Good News: Just as God’s greatest followers did, the Lord encourages you to turn to Him in times of need.
Proverbs 16:24
"Pleasant words are flowing honey, sweet to the taste and healing to the bones."
The Good News: Kindness begets kindness — meaning, if you are a nice, positive person to be around, you will benefit just as much as those around you. God takes care of those who lead virtuous lives.
Proverbs 29:1
"One who stays stubborn after many corrections will be suddenly broken, beyond healing."
The Good News: When God (and life) try to teach you lessons, take heed. Making the same mistakes over and over again will not lead to healing. Trust that God will guide you where you need to go and give you the boost that you need — so long as you listen.
Jeremiah 30:17
"'I will restore your health, and I will heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.”
The Good News: The Lord will always be there to bring you back from any loss of hope or faith.
Psalm 147:3
"God heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds."
The Good News: No matter how heartbroken you may feel, the pieces will come back together. You will heal. Give it time.
Psalm 30:2
“Lord, my God, I cried out to you for help, and you healed me.”
The Good News: You just need to ask for help, and it will be provided. Seek and you shall find.
Psalm 73:26
“My body and my heart fail, but God is my heart’s rock and my share forever.”
The Good News: Remind yourself that you are never a failure. You can always pick yourself back up and move forward.
Isaiah 40:29
“[He is] giving power to the tired and reviving the exhausted.”
The Good News: You are never alone, for God always walks alongside you. He gives you strength when your mind and body can’t think of going on, and He will deliver unto you the power you need to get through challenging times.
Proverbs 17:22
“A joyful heart helps healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”
The Good News: Healing starts with a positive mindset. Growth cannot come from a spiritless heart.
Jeremiah 17:14
“Heal me, Lord, and I’ll be healed. Save me, and I’ll be saved, for you are my heart’s desire.”
The Good News: Healing goes hand in hand with thanksgiving and praise. God rewards a grateful heart.
Bible Verses for Healing and Strength
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people who belong to me will humbly pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”
The Good News: God will reward true, utter devotion with unconditional love and healing.
Acts 4:30
“Stretch out your hand to bring healing and enable signs and wonders to be performed through the name of Jesus, your holy servant.”
The Good News: Though not every hand holds the power to heal, all hands can support and guide — which is a miracle in its own way.
Matthew 15:28
“Jesus answered, ‘Woman, you have great faith. It will be just as you wish.’ And right then, her daughter was healed.”
The Good News: Before healing comes faith. You must believe in the power and ability to mend before healing can occur.
Hosea 6:1
"Come, let's return to the Lord; for it is he who has injured us and will heal us; he has struck us down, but he will bind us up."
The Good News: For every tough card God deals you in life, he will be waiting to lift you back up again. He only creates challenges to better his believers.
1 Corinthians 10:13
"No temptation has seized you that isn’t common for people. But God is faithful. He won’t allow you to be tempted beyond your abilities. Instead, with the temptation, God will also supply a way out so that you will be able to endure it.”
The Good News: Whatever your feelings, they are perfectly normal. You are not the first person to cope with your struggle, and you definitely won’t be the last. Be patient with yourself, and trust that the Lord would not put an obstacle in your path if you could not overcome it.
Luke 8:50
“When Jesus heard this, he responded, ‘Don’t be afraid; just keep trusting, and she will be healed.’”
The Good News: Have faith in the Lord your God, for He will watch over you and heal you in times of physical and emotional pain.
Psalm 146:8
“The Lord: who makes the blind see. The Lord: who straightens up those who are bent low. The Lord: who loves the righteous.”
The Good News: Through God, many miracles can occur.
Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t fear, because I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous, strong hand.”
The Good News: Have faith that the Lord your God is always near. For even through the trials and tribulations of life, you never walk alone.
Matthew 9:20-22
“Then a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years came up behind Jesus and touched the hem of his clothes. She thought, ‘If I only touch his robe I’ll be healed.’ When Jesus turned and saw her, he said, ‘Be encouraged, daughter. Your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed from that time on.”
The Good News: Any brush with the Holy, if accompanied by faith, may produce miraculous results.
Matthew 9:28-30
“When he came into the house, the blind men approached him. Jesus said to them, ‘Do you believe I can do this?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ they replied. Then Jesus touched their eyes and said, ‘It will happen for you just as you have believed.’ Their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly warned them, ‘Make sure nobody knows about this.’”
The Good News: In the inspiring words of "Amazing Grace,” “I once was blind, but now, I see.”
Praise for God's Healing
Acts 3:16
“His name itself has made this man strong. That is, because of faith in Jesus’ name, God has strengthened this man, whom you see and know. The faith that comes through Jesus gave him complete health right before your eyes.”
The Good News: There is a certain strength one can only gain from believing in the Holy Trinity. It calms the mind, envelops the heart, and provides confidence in all endeavors.
Job 5:18
“He injures, but he binds up; he strikes, but his hands heal.”
The Good News: There is always a greater purpose to God’s ways. He sees a picture we do not. That is why we must trust His actions are for a reason.
Galatians 4:14
“Though my poor health burdened you, you didn’t look down on me or reject me, but you welcomed me as if I were an angel from God, or as if I were Christ Jesus!”
The Good News: While healing is one form of a miracle, undivided support is another. To have someone there, by your side, helping without judgment or contempt is a gift in itself.
1 Peter 2:24
“He carried in his own body on the cross the sins we committed. He did this so that we might live in righteousness, having nothing to do with sin. By his wounds, you were healed.”
The Good News: We must always remember the original sacrifice that enabled us to live. Though life can be painful and messy at times, it is a gift we must always be thankful for.
Isaiah 38:16-17
“The Lord Most High is the one who gives life to every heart, who gives life to the spirit! Look, he indeed exchanged my bitterness for wholeness. You yourself have spared my whole being from the pit of destruction because you have cast all my sins behind your back.”
The Good News: Sometimes to heal, you have to go through difficult parts of life, but there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Psalm 103:2-3
"Let my whole being bless the Lord and never forget all his good deeds: how God forgives all your sins, heals all your sickness."
The Good News: Even though God will test you in life, his good deeds always outweigh the bad. He is always there to forgive and heal you.
Exodus 23:25
“If you worship the Lord your God, the Lord will bless your bread and your water. 'I’ll take sickness away from you.'”
The Good News: The Lord gives back to those who believe in His goodness.
Mark 6:56
“Wherever he went — villages, cities, or farming communities — they would place the sick in the marketplaces and beg him to allow them to touch even the hem of his clothing. Everyone who touched him was healed.”
The Good News: The Lord’s healing grace is available to all who approach with a faithful heart.
Revelations 21:4
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more. There will be no mourning, crying, or pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
The Good News: Struggles are essential to the soul, but the Lord will always watch over you, like a shepherd over his flock. He will support you in trying times.
Luke 6:19
“The whole crowd wanted to touch him because power was going out from him, and he was healing everyone.”
The Good News: Though your prayers may not always be answered, never doubt the power of Jesus.
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