Bible Verses About Sickness

15 Bible verses about sickness

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

   This verse reminds us of God's amazing goodness because He forgives our sins and has the power to heal our bodies.

2. "Is any 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."

   God tells us to ask our church family to pray for us when we are sick because prayer is powerful.

3. "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 introduces Himself as our healer, showing that making us well is part of who He is.

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

   When we are too weak to get out of bed, God is there holding us up and helping us get better.

5. "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 suffered on the cross so that we could be healed from sin and made whole forever.

6. "This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: 'He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.'"

   This verse shows that Jesus cared so much that He actually carried our pains and sicknesses Himself.

7. "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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

   Even when we feel very weak and sick, God's love and strength are enough to get us through.

8. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

   This beautiful promise shows us that in heaven, sickness and pain will be gone forever.

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

   God does not just care about our physical sickness, but He also heals our sad and hurting hearts.

10. "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."

    When Jesus lived on earth, He showed God's love by helping and healing everyone who came to Him.

11. "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

    Instead of worrying when we are sick, we can tell God how we feel and let His peace guard our hearts.

12. "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

    Even if our bodies get very tired and weak, God will never fail us and will keep us strong.

13. "Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise."

    This is a simple prayer we can say to God when we need Him to make us healthy again.

14. "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."

    It is good to pray that our friends have healthy bodies just like they have strong faith in God.

15. "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

    We can trust that God has a good plan for us, even during the times we are sick and waiting.

A prayer about sickness

Dear Heavenly Father, my body hurts and I feel very weak right now. Please comfort me with Your love and let me feel Your peaceful presence close to me. I know You have the power to heal me, and I ask that You would make me well. Help me to trust You even when it is hard, and remind me of the beautiful home You are preparing for me in heaven. Thank You for loving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

Does God cause us to get sick when we do something wrong?

Not usually. While some choices can hurt our health, most sickness is just because we live in a broken world. In the Bible, Jesus made it clear that a blind man was not blind because of sin, but so God's power could be seen. God loves you and does not punish His children with sickness.

Why doesn't God heal everyone who prays for help?

This is a hard question, but we know God is always wise and good. Sometimes He heals us right away, and sometimes He says "not yet." Even when He does not heal our bodies immediately, He promises to give us His grace to help us stand strong and grow closer to Him.

Is it okay to take medicine and see a doctor when I am sick?

Yes, absolutely! God is the one who created science and gave wisdom to doctors. Medicine is a wonderful gift from God to help our bodies heal. We should pray and trust God, and we should also use the good medicine and help that He has provided for us.

How can I pray for a friend who is very sick?

You can ask God to make them feel better, give them strength, and help them sleep well. You can also pray that they would feel Jesus close to them and have peace in their heart. Sending them a kind note with a Bible verse is a great way to show God's love.

What does it mean that 'by his wounds we are healed'?

This verse from Isaiah means Jesus died on the cross to heal our most dangerous sickness, which is sin. Because Jesus took our punishment, our souls are healed and made right with God. This spiritual healing also guarantees that our bodies will be made perfectly healthy forever in heaven.