When sickness, pain, or heartbreak enters our lives, it’s natural to search for comfort and hope. For believers, that comfort often comes through Scripture. The Bible is filled with promises of God’s healing power for the body, the mind, and the soul.

Whether you’re recovering from an illness, supporting a loved one through a difficult diagnosis, or simply need encouragement for a weary heart, these 40 Bible verses for healing remind us that God sees our pain and is near to those who call on Him.

Below, you’ll find a curated list of healing scriptures from both the Old and New Testament, our reflections on what the Bible teaches about healing, and a simple prayer you can pray today.

Bible Verses For Healing

Jeremiah 17:14 “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”

Psalm 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

Exodus 15:26 “And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”

Psalm 103:2-3 “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”

Isaiah 53:5 “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

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Jeremiah 30:17 “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”

Psalm 30:2 “O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”

3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

James 5:14-15 “Is any sick among you? 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 shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”

Psalm 41:3 “The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”

Matthew 9:35 “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.”

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

Malachi 4:2 “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”

Psalm 6:2 “Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”

Matthew 8:17 “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”

Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Proverbs 4:20-22 “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”

Psalm 34:17-18 “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.”

Mark 5:34 “And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”

Isaiah 40:29 “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”

Psalm 91:14-16 “Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”

Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”

Numbers 6:24-26 “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”

Psalm 23:1-3 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”

Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 5:10 “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”

Psalm 27:13-14 “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Romans 8:18 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

2 Corinthians 12:9 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

Philippians 4:6-7 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Psalm 121:1-2 “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”

Isaiah 58:8 “Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”

Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”

Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Psalm 30:5 “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”

Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Healing

Scripture treats healing as something bigger than just curing the body. Again and again, the Bible connects physical restoration with emotional and spiritual wholeness, God is described not only as the One who mends wounds, but as the One who comforts the brokenhearted and renews a weary spirit. This tells us that healing, in a biblical sense, is rarely just about symptoms going away. It’s about being made whole, in every part of who we are.

What stands out most is the posture of trust the Bible invites us into. Verses like James 5:14-15 show healing tied to prayer and community, while others, like 2 Corinthians 12:9, remind us that God’s strength can show up even when struggles haven’t fully ended. Taken together, these passages suggest that healing isn’t always instant or visible — but it is always held by a God who is present, faithful, and near to those who call on Him.

Say This Prayer

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today acknowledging my need for healing in my body, my heart, and my mind. You are the God who healed in the Scriptures, and You are the same God today. I ask for Your strength where I am weak, Your peace where I am anxious, and Your restoration where I am broken.

Lord, I trust that You see what I’m going through, even the parts I haven’t spoken aloud. Give me patience in the waiting and faith in the process. Surround me with people who can pray with me and support me. And whether healing comes quickly or slowly, help me to rest in knowing that You are near to the brokenhearted and faithful to Your promises.

Thank You for Your love, Your mercy, and Your power to restore. I place my trust in You.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.