Bible Verses About Health

15 Bible verses about health

1. "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul."

   This verse shows us that God cares about both our physical bodies and our spiritual hearts.

2. "Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones."

   Loving and obeying God is good for our hearts and brings peace and strength to our bodies.

3. "My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh."

   Listening to God's wise words acts like a helper that brings life and health to our whole body.

4. "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,"

   We should praise God because He is the One who forgives our sins and cures our sicknesses.

5. "saying, 'If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, your healer.'"

   God tells His people that He is their loving doctor who protects them and keeps them healthy.

6. "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."

   Because God's Holy Spirit lives inside Christians, we should take good care of our bodies to show Him respect.

7. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

   God is very gentle and cures the sad feelings in our hearts when we are hurting.

8. "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed."

   Jesus hurt on the cross so that our broken relationship with God could be made perfectly whole again.

9. "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

   Being happy and trusting God makes us feel physically better, just like taking medicine does.

10. "Is anyone among you sick? 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 will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."

    When we are sick, we can ask our church leaders to pray for us because God hears our prayers.

11. "Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body."

    Speaking kind and sweet words to others can actually help them feel healthier and happier.

12. "And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people."

    Jesus showed God's great love by curing every kind of sickness when He lived on earth.

13. "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."

    We can offer our healthy, active bodies to God as a thank-you gift for all He has done.

14. "The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health."

    God promises to stay right beside us and make us strong again when we have to stay in bed sick.

15. "For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the LORD, because they have called you an outcast: 'It is Zion, for whom no one cares!'"

    Even when others ignore us, God cares for us and promises to mend our deep hurts.

A prayer about health

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me life and making my body so wonderfully. You are the Great Physician, and I trust You with my health. Please give me strength when I feel weak, and heal me when I am sick. Help me to take good care of my body so I can serve You. Most of all, thank You for saving my soul through Jesus. Amen.

Common questions

Does God promise to heal every physical sickness right now?

God is powerful enough to heal any sickness, and sometimes He chooses to heal people in miraculous ways today. However, God does not promise to cure every physical illness in this life. Sometimes He uses times of sickness to help us grow closer to Him and trust Him more. Our ultimate and perfect healing will happen when we are with Him in heaven.

Why does God allow people to get sick?

When God first made the world, there was no sickness or pain. But when sin entered the world, it brought brokenness, including disease and death. Sickness is not always a direct result of something bad we did. Instead, it is a sign that we live in a broken world. The good news is that Jesus came to defeat sin and will one day end all sickness forever.

How can I honor God with my physical health?

You can honor God by treating your body as a special gift. This means eating healthy foods that give you energy, playing and exercising, and getting plenty of restful sleep. It also means avoiding things that hurt your body. When you take care of yourself, you are keeping your body ready to love and serve God and other people.

What should I do when I or someone I love gets sick?

First, you should pray! Tell God exactly how you feel and ask Him for help and healing. Second, thank God for doctors and medicine, which are gifts from Him to help us get well. Finally, ask your church family to pray with you. James chapter five teaches us that praying together in faith is a powerful way to seek God’s help.

What does the Bible mean when it says 'by his wounds we are healed'?

This verse in Isaiah talks about Jesus dying on the cross for us. While Jesus did heal physical sicknesses, this verse is mainly about the healing of our souls. Our sins made us spiritually sick and separated us from God. By taking our punishment, Jesus healed our relationship with God, forgiving our sins and giving us eternal life.