15 Bible Verses on Healing

Bible Verses on Healing

The process of healing can often be difficult. However, especially in seasons of healing, there are opportunities for growth if we look to God. Whether you need healing physically, emotionally by grieving or spiritually, you may start to feel stuck, and it can be tough to persevere. Knowing that God is with you during these challenging times in your life is beneficial.  

Use these Bible verses to reflect on your own process of healing, whether that be physical, emotional, or spiritual, reminding yourself that God will not leave you. Allow these verses to inspire you to grow as you heal.


#1: James 5:14-15 (ESV)

"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."

#2: Exodus 23:25 (ESV)

"Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you…"

#3: Isaiah 57:18-19 (CJB)

I have seen their ways, and I will heal them; I will lead them and give comfort to them and to those who mourn for them — I will create the right words: ‘Shalom shalom to those far off and to those nearby!’ says Adonai; ‘I will heal them!’”

#4: Jeremiah 33:6 (ESV) 

"Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." 

#5: Revelation 21:4 (NLT)

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

#6: Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) 

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

#7: Proverbs 4:20-22 (NLT)

“My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.” 

#8: James 5:6 (ESV)

"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."

#9: 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV)

who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.”

#10: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

“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.”

#11: Psalm 107:19-21 (NLT)

“LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death. Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.”

#12: Psalm 34:17-22 (NKJV)

“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all. He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked, And those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.”

#13: Psalm 30:2 (ESV)

"LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me."

#14: Psalm 41:2-3 (NLT)

The LORD protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity in the land and rescues them from their enemies. The LORD nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health.”

#15: Psalm 73:26 (NKJV)

“My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”


For more information on the process of healing, check out Stephen Arterburn’s 100 Days of Healing Daily Devotional and 7 Ways to Choose Healing book containing advice, stories, and Scripture, or the Five Keys to Health and Healing by Gregory L. Jantz.