Bible Verses About Healing
Healing in Scripture covers both physical restoration and the deeper healing of a broken heart. These verses include direct prayers for healing, promises of God's nearness in grief, and the early church's practice of praying for the sick — read together, they show healing as something sought through prayer and trust in God's care.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Promises God's nearness specifically to the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit — emotional healing grounded in His presence.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Jesus' invitation to the weary and burdened to come to Him and find rest.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Encourages casting every care on God because He is attentive and cares personally.
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
A direct prayer for healing, trusting God as the source of both healing and praise.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Describes God as the one who 'healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.'
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.
Shows the early church's practice of praying in faith for the sick, trusting God to raise them up.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Bible only talk about physical healing?
No — verses like Psalm 34:18 and Psalm 147:3 speak specifically to emotional and heart-level healing, alongside other passages that address physical illness and restoration.
What did the early church do when someone was sick?
James 5:14-15 describes elders praying over and anointing the sick, with prayer offered in faith — showing prayer as a central response to illness in the early church.