Bible Verses About Healing and Sickness (KJV)
Compiled by the Scripture Guide Team
Explore King James scriptures about healing and sickness. Discover God’s promises of comfort, restoration, and strength during illness.
19 verses
Key Verses
Exodus 15:26
And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.
God reveals Himself as healer—He cares about wholeness.
Psalm 103:2–3
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
God forgives and heals—His mercy touches body and soul.
Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Christ’s suffering brings healing—our peace is purchased.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Healing is ultimately from the Lord—He is our hope.
James 5:14–15
Is any sick among you? 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 shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Prayer and community matter—God hears and raises up.
1 Peter 2:24
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
By Christ’s stripes we are healed—God’s rescue is deep.
Psalm 147:3
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
God heals the brokenhearted—inner wounds count too.
Matthew 8:17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
Jesus bore infirmities—He enters human suffering.
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Rest is offered to the weary—God’s comfort is real.
2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Grace is sufficient—God’s power meets weakness.
Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Present suffering isn’t final—future glory is greater.
Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Ultimate healing is coming—no more pain or death.
Psalm 41:3
The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
God strengthens the sick—He sustains in weakness.
Psalm 30:2
O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
God hears cries—healing is in His hands.
Mark 5:34
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Faith and healing connect—Jesus speaks peace.
Luke 4:40
Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
Jesus healed many—His compassion is consistent.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
A prayer for health and wholeness—God cares about wellbeing.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Even in sickness, God strengthens and upholds.
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
God is present help in trouble—illness included.
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