“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.” – James 5:15
Bible Verses About Disease
Exodus 15:26 – God promises healing for His people.
“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.’” – Exodus 15:26
Deuteronomy 7:15 – The Lord removes sickness from His people.
“And the Lord will take away from you all sickness and none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which you knew, will he inflict on you, but he will lay them on all who hate you.” – Deuteronomy 7:15
Psalm 6:2 – A prayer for healing from sickness.
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.” – Psalm 6:2
Psalm 41:3 – The Lord sustains those who are sick.
“The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.” – Psalm 41:3
Proverbs 4:20-22 – The words of God bring life and healing.
“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.” – Proverbs 4:20-22
Isaiah 53:5 – Jesus took our illnesses upon Himself.
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; the chastisement that brought us peace was upon him, and with his wounds, we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5
Matthew 4:24 – Jesus healed many who were sick.
“So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, epileptics, and paralytics, and he healed them.” – Matthew 4:24
Matthew 9:12 – Jesus came to heal the sick, not the healthy.
“But when he heard it, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.’” – Matthew 9:12
Luke 9:2 – Jesus sent His disciples to heal the sick.
“And he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” – Luke 9:2
John 5:14 – A reminder to stop sinning after healing.
“Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, ‘See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you.’” – John 5:14
Romans 8:28 – God works for the good of those who love Him.
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
2 Corinthians 12:9 – God’s grace is sufficient for our weakness.
“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.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
James 5:16 – Confess sins to be healed.
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” – James 5:16
1 Peter 2:24 – By His wounds, we are healed.
“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.” – 1 Peter 2:24
Psalm 147:3 – God heals the brokenhearted.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
Jeremiah 30:17 – Promises of restoration and healing.
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.” – Jeremiah 30:17
Matthew 11:28 – Jesus invites the weary to find rest.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Luke 13:12-13 – Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath.
“When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, ‘Woman, you are freed from your disability.’ And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God.” – Luke 13:12-13
Revelation 21:4 – No more sickness in the new heaven and earth.
“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.” – Revelation 21:4
Psalm 30:2 – David calls on the Lord for healing.
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.” – Psalm 30:2
Matthew 15:30 – Jesus heals the multitudes.
“And great crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and they put them at his feet, and he healed them.” – Matthew 15:30
John 9:1-3 – A man born blind receives sight.
“As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ Jesus answered, ‘It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.’” – John 9:1-3
Psalm 103:2-3 – Bless the Lord for forgiveness and healing.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases.” – Psalm 103:2-3
Matthew 10:1 – Jesus gives His disciples authority to heal.
“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.” – Matthew 10:1
Mark 1:34 – Jesus healed many who were sick.
“And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.” – Mark 1:34
Mark 5:34 – Faith brings healing.
“And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your disease.’” – Mark 5:34
Luke 4:18 – Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” – Luke 4:18
Revelation 22:2 – The leaves of the tree are for healing.
“Through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” – Revelation 22:2
James 4:10 – Humble yourself before the Lord.
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” – James 4:10
Final Thoughts
As we explore the verses about disease, it’s clear that Scripture emphasizes God’s healing power and love for us in times of struggle. Whether we face physical ailments or emotional burdens, we can find solace in prayer and faith. From promises of healing to reminders of the importance of community, these verses encourage and inspire us to seek help and healing in God. Together, in faith, we can offer support to one another and learn more about God’s grace, love, and healing.
For those interested in learning more about God’s promises and support, you might find these Bible verses about mental health helpful. Additionally, check out verses about caring for the sick for insights on community support.