When faced with illness or disease, turning to the Word of God can provide comfort and strength. The Bible is filled with verses that offer hope and healing for those who are sick. Here are 40 Healing Scriptures to meditate on:

Healing Scriptures for the Sick

Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)

“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.”

Psalm 107:19-20 (NIV)

“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”

James 5:14-15 (NIV)

“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.”

1 Peter 2:24 (NIV)

“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.”

Exodus 15:26 (NIV)

“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.'”

These scriptures serve as a reminder of God’s power to heal and restore. By meditating on these verses and praying for healing, we can find strength and hope in the midst of sickness. Remember, God is always with us, ready to bring healing and comfort in our time of need.

List of 40 Healing Scriptures

1-10

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


2. Isaiah 53:5 – 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.


3. Psalm 107:20 – He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.


4. Psalm 103:2-5 – Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.


5. James 5:15 – 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.


6. 1 Peter 2:24 – He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.


7. Matthew 10:1 – And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.


8. Matthew 4:23 – 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.


9. Exodus 15:26 – 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.”


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

11-20

1. Matthew 8:16-17 – That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.”


2. Isaiah 58:8 – Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.


3. Psalm 41:3 – The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness, you restore him to full health.


4. Mark 5:34 – And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your disease.”


5. Lamentations 3:22-23 – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.


6. Matthew 9:35 – And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.


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


8. 2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.


9. Hebrews 4:16 – Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.


10. Jeremiah 33:6 – Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security.

21-30

1. Psalm 30:2 – O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.


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


3. Psalm 41:3 – The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness, you restore him to full health.


4. Proverbs 16:24 – Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.


5. Jeremiah 17:14 – Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.


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


7. Matthew 8:8 – But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”


8. Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


9. Malachi 4:2 – But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.


10. Philippians 4:19 – And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

31-40

1. Isaiah 40:29 – He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.


2. Isaiah 53:4-5 – Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 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.


3. John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.


4. Psalm 30:5 – For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.


5. Isaiah 53:4 – Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.


6. Psalm 6:2 – Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.


7. Psalm 107:19-20 – Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.


8. 3 John 1:2 – 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.


9. Psalm 30:11-12 – You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!


10. Matthew 10:8 – Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.