Throughout the Bible, Jesus’ ministry is marked by acts of compassion and miraculous healing. His power to heal the sick not only demonstrated His divine authority but also revealed the depth of His love and care for humanity. The Gospels recount numerous instances where Jesus healed the sick, from physical ailments to spiritual afflictions. These healings were signs of His kingdom and a fulfillment of prophecy, showing that Jesus was the promised Messiah. Below are 48 Bible verses that highlight Jesus’ healing miracles, offering insight into His compassion, power, and the transformative nature of His healing ministry.
1. Matthew 4:24
“So His fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics and paralytics; and He healed them.”
This verse showcases the broad scope of Jesus’ healing ministry, where people from all walks of life came to Him for healing.
2. Matthew 8:16-17
“When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: ‘He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.'”
This passage not only highlights Jesus’ power to heal but also references the prophecy in Isaiah, which foretold that the Messiah would take on the infirmities of His people.
3. Matthew 9:35
“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.”
Jesus’ ministry was holistic—He preached the gospel and healed the sick, showing the connection between spiritual healing and physical restoration.
4. Matthew 12:15
“But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all.”
This verse demonstrates the unrelenting compassion of Jesus as He healed those in need, even when He faced opposition.
5. Matthew 14:14
“And when Jesus went out, He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.”
Jesus was moved by compassion, emphasizing that His healing ministry was rooted in His deep care for those suffering.
6. Matthew 15:30-31
“Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them. So the multitude marveled when they saw the mute speaking, the maimed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.”
Jesus’ healing power was undeniable, and it prompted awe and worship among the people, pointing them to God.
7. Mark 1:34
“And He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.”
This verse shows the extent of Jesus’ healing power and His authority over both physical and spiritual afflictions.
8. Mark 3:10
“For He had healed many, so that as many as had afflictions pressed about Him to touch Him.”
The crowds were so desperate to experience healing that they pressed in on Jesus, showing their faith in His ability to heal.
9. Mark 5:34
“And He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.'”
This verse speaks to the personal nature of Jesus’ healing, where faith played a critical role in the healing process.
10. Mark 6:5
“Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.”
This passage shows that Jesus’ healing was often dependent on the faith of the people, illustrating the connection between belief and healing.
11. Mark 7:37
“And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, ‘He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.'”
The people marveled at Jesus’ ability to heal physical disabilities, acknowledging the profound impact of His ministry.
12. Mark 8:22-25
“Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town; and when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. And he looked up and said, ‘I see men like trees, walking.’ Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.”
This healing shows the progressive nature of Jesus’ miracles, where sometimes multiple steps were involved in bringing full healing.
13. Luke 4:40
“When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them.”
This verse highlights the personal touch of Jesus’ healing ministry, as He physically touched each person in need.
14. Luke 6:17-19
“And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases, as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.”
Jesus’ healing power flowed from Him so that anyone who touched Him could be healed, demonstrating His divine nature.
15. Luke 7:21-22
“And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight. Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them.'”
Jesus provides a summary of His healing ministry, highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.
16. Luke 8:43-44
“Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any, came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped.”
The woman’s faith in Jesus’ power to heal led to her immediate healing, showing that Jesus responds to faith.
17. Luke 13:11-13
“And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. But 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 made straight, and glorified God.”
This passage illustrates Jesus’ compassion, as He freed a woman from an affliction that had burdened her for years.
18. John 4:47-50
“When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. Then Jesus said to him, ‘Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.’ The nobleman said to Him, ‘Sir, come down before my child dies!’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your son lives.’ So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way.”
Jesus healed the nobleman’s son from a distance, showing that faith in His word was sufficient for healing.
19. John 5:8-9
“Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the Sabbath.”
This healing emphasizes Jesus’ authority to heal, even on the Sabbath, challenging the religious norms of His time.
20. John 9:1-7
“Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.'”
This miracle demonstrates Jesus’ divine purpose in healing, revealing God’s power through the man’s blindness.
21. John 11:43-44
“Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come forth!’ And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with grave clothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, ‘Loose him, and let him go.'”
Jesus’ power over death itself is shown through the raising of Lazarus, one of His most miraculous healings.
22. Matthew 8:2-3
“And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.’ Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’ Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”
This healing of the leper demonstrates Jesus’ willingness to heal, breaking societal boundaries by touching the untouchable.
23. Matthew 9:2
“Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, ‘Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.'”
This healing not only addressed the man’s physical condition but also forgave his sins, illustrating the connection between spiritual and physical healing.
24. Matthew 14:36
“And they begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.”
This verse highlights the faith of the people, as touching Jesus’ garment resulted in complete healing.
25. Luke 5:12-13
“And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.’ Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’ Immediately the leprosy left him.”
The story of the cleansing of the leper reveals Jesus’ compassion and willingness to heal.
26. Luke 7:14-15
“Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, ‘Young man, I say to you, arise.’ So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.”
This miracle demonstrates Jesus’ authority even over death itself, raising a young man back to life, bringing joy and peace to his grieving mother.
27. Matthew 9:27-30
“When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, ‘Son of David, have mercy on us!’ And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, ‘Do you believe that I am able to do this?’ They said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord.’ Then He touched their eyes, saying, ‘According to your faith let it be to you.’ And their eyes were opened.”
In this miracle, Jesus heals two blind men by touching their eyes, emphasizing the role of faith in receiving healing.
28. Mark 1:40-42
“Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, ‘If You are willing, You can make me clean.’ Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’ As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.”
This passage further demonstrates the compassion of Jesus as He heals a leper, not only with words but also by touching him, breaking societal taboos.
29. Luke 4:18-19
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”
This scripture from Jesus’ inaugural address in the synagogue highlights His mission to heal both physically and spiritually, bringing restoration to humanity.
30. John 5:6-9
“When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, ‘Do you want to be made well?’ The sick man answered Him, ‘Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the Sabbath.”
This healing story at the Pool of Bethesda reveals the power of Jesus’ words, instantly healing a man who had been crippled for 38 years.
31. Matthew 8:5-13
“Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, saying, ‘Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘I will come and heal him.’ The centurion answered and said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.'”
This passage highlights the faith of the centurion who believed in Jesus’ authority to heal without being physically present, demonstrating the power of faith in healing.
32. Luke 8:50-56
“But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, ‘Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.’ When He came into the house, He permitted no one to go in except Peter, James, and John, and the father and mother of the girl. Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, ‘Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.’ And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead. But He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, ‘Little girl, arise.’ Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately; and He commanded that she be given something to eat.”
Jesus’ healing of a young girl from death shows His mastery over life and death, comforting the family in their grief.
33. Matthew 17:18
“And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour.”
This verse recounts Jesus’ ability to heal not just physical ailments but also spiritual afflictions, freeing a child from demonic possession.
34. Mark 10:46-52
“Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'”
The healing of blind Bartimaeus demonstrates both Jesus’ power and the importance of persistent faith in receiving healing.
35. Luke 11:14
“And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled.”
This miracle shows Jesus’ power over spiritual forces and how His healing ministry extended to those oppressed by evil spirits.
36. Matthew 15:29-31
“Jesus departed from there, skirted the Sea of Galilee, and went up on the mountain and sat down there. Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them.”
Jesus’ healing ministry reached many, and this verse showcases how people from all over brought their afflicted loved ones to Him, and He healed them all.
37. Matthew 12:10-13
“And behold, there was a man who had a withered hand. And they asked Him, saying, ‘Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?’—that they might accuse Him. Then He said to them, ‘What man is there among you who has one sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not lay hold of it and lift it out? Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.’ Then He said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ And he stretched it out, and it was restored as whole as the other.”
This healing story highlights Jesus’ teachings on mercy, compassion, and the true meaning of the Sabbath.
38. Luke 9:11
“But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.”
This verse highlights Jesus’ constant care for those who sought His healing, offering both physical and spiritual restoration.
39. John 7:23
“If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath, so that the law of Moses should not be broken, are you angry with Me because I made a man completely well on the Sabbath?”
This verse emphasizes the controversy that arose from Jesus healing on the Sabbath, demonstrating His challenge to legalistic traditions and His compassion for healing.
40. Luke 14:1-6
“Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely. And behold, there was a certain man before Him who had dropsy. And Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, ‘Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?’ But they kept silent. And He took him and healed him, and let him go.”
This passage shows that Jesus prioritized mercy and healing over strict observance of the law, exemplifying His heart for those suffering.
41. Matthew 8:16
“When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed, and He cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick.”
This verse emphasizes the authority of Jesus’ word in casting out demons and healing the sick, showing His complete power over both physical and spiritual afflictions.
42. Luke 13:11-12
“And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, ‘Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.'”
This healing illustrates Jesus’ power to free individuals from both physical and spiritual bondage.
43. Mark 7:32-35
“Then they brought to Him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged Him to put His hand on him. And He took him aside from the multitude, and put His fingers in his ears; and He spat and touched his tongue. Then, looking up to heaven, He sighed and said to him, ‘Ephphatha,’ that is, ‘Be opened.’ Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly.”
This miracle demonstrates Jesus’ personal and compassionate approach to healing, even using physical gestures to heal.
44. Matthew 9:6-7
“But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins—then He said to the paralytic, ‘Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.’ And he arose and departed to his house.”
This healing not only restored the paralytic’s physical health but also demonstrated Jesus’ authority to forgive sins, linking spiritual and physical healing.
45. John 11:43-44
“Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come forth!’ And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with grave clothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, ‘Loose him, and let him go.'”
The resurrection of Lazarus demonstrated Jesus’ dominion over death and His power to restore life, a profound act of healing.
46. Mark 10:52
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well.’ And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.”
This passage highlights the role of faith in receiving healing, as the blind man’s belief led to his restoration of sight.
47. Luke 5:17-26
“Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. Then, behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed, whom they sought to bring in and lay before Him.”
This miracle of healing a paralyzed man teaches about persistence in faith and the power of community support.
48. Matthew 20:29-34
“Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, ‘Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!’ Then the multitude warned them that they should be quiet; but they cried out all the more, saying, ‘Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!’ So Jesus stood still and called them and said, ‘What do you want Me to do for you?'”
This story of healing blind men emphasizes the importance of persistent faith, even when others may discourage you.
Conclusion
The Bible presents numerous examples of Jesus’ healing ministry, not only demonstrating His divine power over physical and spiritual afflictions but also revealing His deep compassion for those suffering. From physical healings such as restoring sight to the blind and raising the dead, to casting out demons and forgiving sins, Jesus’ actions in the Gospels show that His healing was holistic — addressing both the body and the soul.
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