55 Bible Verses for Healing

Healing is something we all need at different times in life. Whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, the Bible offers comfort and hope.

Scripture reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted. His word brings peace during pain and strength during weakness.

This guide shares powerful Bible verses for healing. These verses encourage faith, comfort, and trust in God’s restoring power.

Verses About God as Our Healer

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.'”

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.”

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.”

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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.”

Jeremiah 30:17 – “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”

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.”

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.”

Verses About Physical Healing

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.”

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.'”

Psalm 41:3 – “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”

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.”

3 John 1:2 – “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.”

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.”

Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Verses About Emotional and Mental Healing

Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Isaiah 61:1 – “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”

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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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.”

Verses About Spiritual Healing

Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

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 I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Hosea 14:4 – “I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them.”

Luke 4:18 – “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

Verses About God’s Compassion in Suffering

Psalm 30:2 – “Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”

Psalm 6:2 – “Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.”

Matthew 14:14 – “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.”

Psalm 116:1-2 – “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Psalm 91:14-16 – “Because he loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

Isaiah 49:13 – “Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.”

Verses About Faith and Healing

Matthew 9:22 – “Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed at that moment.”

Mark 5:34 – “He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'”

Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

Matthew 21:22 – “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

James 5:16 – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

Mark 9:23 – “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.'”

Verses About God’s Strength in Weakness

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Isaiah 40:29-31 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 – “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Verses About Hope and Trust During Illness

Proverbs 3:5-8 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. 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.”

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.”

Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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.”

Psalm 42:11 – “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”

Lamentations 3:25-26 – “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”

Verses About Restoration and Renewal

Joel 2:25 – “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm—my great army that I sent among you.”

Psalm 30:11 – “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”

Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Psalm 71:20-21 – “Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once more.”

Understanding Different Types of Healing

Healing encompasses more than just physical restoration. God heals bodies, but He also heals broken hearts, traumatized minds, and wounded spirits. Sometimes physical healing is immediate and miraculous. Other times it’s gradual, working through medical treatment and the body’s natural recovery process.

Emotional healing often takes longer than physical healing. Wounds from abuse, betrayal, or loss require time, therapy, community support, and God’s gentle restoration. Mental healing may involve both spiritual practices and professional help. God works through doctors, counselors, and medicine as well as through prayer and faith.

When Healing Doesn’t Come

One of faith’s hardest questions is why some are healed while others aren’t. Scripture doesn’t provide complete answers, but it does assure us that God is good, He loves us, and He works all things for our good. Sometimes God’s purposes are mysterious, and healing comes in forms we didn’t expect.

Paul’s thorn in the flesh reminds us that God sometimes says no to our healing requests while offering something better—His sufficient grace. Our finite perspective can’t always see what God sees. Trust Him even when healing delays or doesn’t come as expected.

The Role of Prayer in Healing

Prayer is powerful and effective in healing. James instructs sick believers to call for church elders to pray and anoint with oil. Corporate prayer demonstrates faith and invites God’s intervention. Prayer doesn’t manipulate God but aligns our hearts with His will and opens channels for His power.

Pray with faith but also with submission to God’s will. Jesus prayed “not my will but yours” before His crucifixion. We can pray boldly for healing while trusting God’s wisdom if the answer differs from our request. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep trusting God’s goodness.

Healing Through Community

God often brings healing through community. The church is called to bear one another’s burdens, pray for the sick, and provide practical support during illness. Isolation intensifies suffering, but community provides comfort, encouragement, and tangible help.

Don’t walk through illness alone. Let others pray with you, bring meals, drive you to appointments, and sit with you in pain. Being vulnerable about your need for healing invites others to demonstrate Christ’s love and allows God to work through His body.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn’t God heal everyone who asks? 

We don’t know fully. God’s ways are higher than ours. Some healing happens immediately, some gradually, some after death in eternity. God is sovereign, good, and wise even when we don’t understand His timing or methods.

Is it a lack of faith if I’m not healed? 

Not necessarily. Some of the most faithful believers throughout history experienced chronic illness. Faith is trust in God regardless of outcomes, not a formula that guarantees specific results.

Should I stop medical treatment and rely only on prayer? 

God works through both medicine and miracles. Most believers wisely combine faith-filled prayer with medical treatment. God created doctors and gave them knowledge to help heal.

Can emotional pain really be healed? 

Yes. God heals deep emotional wounds through His presence, Scripture, prayer, time, and often through counseling. Emotional healing may take longer than physical healing but is absolutely possible.

What if my illness is a result of my sin? 

Confess any known sin and receive God’s forgiveness. However, not all illness results from personal sin. Don’t assume your sickness is a punishment. God’s desire is restoration, not condemnation.

A Prayer for Healing

Heavenly Father, I come before You are broken and in need of healing. You are Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. You see every wound—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Nothing about my pain is hidden from you.

I ask for Your healing touch. Where there is sickness, bring restoration. Where there is pain, bring relief. Where there is brokenness, bring wholeness. You spoke and creation came into being; speak healing into my body, mind, and soul.

Forgive me where I’ve contributed to my own suffering through sin, poor choices, or neglect. Cleanse me and make me whole. Heal not just the symptoms but the root causes of my affliction.

When the wait is long and healing seems delayed, give me patience and perseverance. When pain intensifies and hope fades, remind me of Your faithfulness. When I’m tempted to despair, fill me with Your peace that surpasses understanding.

I trust Your wisdom when I don’t understand Your timing. I believe in Your goodness even when circumstances suggest otherwise. Whether healing comes instantly, gradually, or ultimately in eternity, I choose to worship You.

Use this trial to deepen my faith, increase my compassion, and reveal Your glory. Let my testimony of Your sustaining grace encourage others who suffer. Give me opportunities to comfort others with the comfort I receive from You.

Thank You for being present in my pain. Thank You that Your grace is sufficient even when my strength fails. I place my healing in Your loving hands.

In Jesus’ healing name, Amen.

Final Thoughts

Healing is possible because we serve a God who cares about our suffering and has power to restore what’s broken. These verses remind us that God is compassionate toward the hurting, faithful to His promises, and able to heal all kinds of wounds.

Whether you’re battling physical illness, recovering from emotional trauma, seeking mental health restoration, or needing spiritual renewal, God sees you and offers hope. Healing may come instantly through miracle, gradually through treatment and time, or ultimately in eternity—but it will come.

While you wait, God’s grace sustains you. His presence comforts you. His Word strengthens you. And His Spirit works healing even now in ways you may not yet see. Trust the Healer more than the healing, and know that His love for you never fails.