Healing is a powerful theme throughout the Bible, offering hope and comfort to those who seek God’s intervention in times of physical, emotional, or spiritual distress. Below, we’ve gathered 40 powerful scriptures that emphasize God’s promise of healing. These verses are a source of encouragement, whether you’re praying for healing for yourself, a loved one, or simply seeking to strengthen your faith in God’s healing power.
40 Scriptures on Healing
1. 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.'”
2. 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.”
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. Jeremiah 17:14
“Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the one I praise.”
5. Jeremiah 30:17
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’”
6. Matthew 8:16-17
“When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Him, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.’”
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. 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.”
9. Mark 5:34
“He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'”
10. Mark 10:52
“‘Go,’ said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.”
11. Luke 6:19
“And the people all tried to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.”
12. Luke 9:11
“But the crowds learned about it and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.”
13. Luke 10:9
“Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’”
14. John 5:8-9
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’ At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.”
15. John 14:12
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”
16. Acts 3:6-7
“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’ Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.”
17. Acts 9:34
“‘Aeneas,’ Peter said to him, ‘Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.’ Immediately Aeneas got up.”
18. Acts 10:38
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him.”
19. 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. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”
20. 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.'”
21. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
22. Proverbs 3:7-8
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
23. Proverbs 4:20-22
“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”
24. Isaiah 38:16-17
“You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In Your love, You kept me from the pit of destruction; You have put all my sins behind Your back.”
25. Isaiah 57:18-19
“I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. ‘And I will heal them.’”
26. Hosea 6:1
“‘Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but He will heal us; He has injured us but He will bind up our wounds.’”
27. Malachi 4:2
“But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.”
28. Matthew 4:23
“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.”
29. Matthew 9:6-7
“But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.’ So He said to the paralyzed man, ‘Get up, take your mat and go home.’ Then the man got up and went home.”
30. Matthew 14:14
“When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.”
31. Mark 1:34
“And Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but He would not let the demons speak because they knew who He was.”
32. Mark 2:17
“On hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’”
33. Mark 6:56
“And wherever He went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged Him to let them touch even the edge of His cloak, and all who touched it were healed.”
34. Luke 4:40
“At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.”
35. Luke 7:21
“At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses, and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind.”
36. Luke 8:50
“Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.’”
37. Luke 13:12-13
“When Jesus saw her, He called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.’ Then He put His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.”
38. Acts 4:30
“Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
39. Acts 28:8
“His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.”
40. Revelation 22:2
“Down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.”
These scriptures remind us of the healing power available through faith in God. Whether facing physical ailments or emotional wounds, these verses offer assurance that God’s healing touch is always within reach.