Draw a random Scripture about healing, restoration, and God's care for the hurting, with a short note on its context.
Healing in the Bible is wider than the body
The Hebrew and Greek words translated as healing cover a lot of ground. They can mean a cured illness, a mended relationship, a forgiven wrong, or a restored spirit. Because of this, the verses here include accounts of Jesus' healing ministry, the psalmists' prayers from sickbeds, and quieter lines about binding up the brokenhearted.
How to read these verses carefully
Scripture records many healings, and it also records faithful people who stayed sick, such as Paul with his thorn and Timothy with his stomach trouble. A verse is not a guarantee about a particular diagnosis. It is better read as a window into God's character: near, attentive, and compassionate. Nothing on this page replaces the advice of a doctor, a counselor, or any other trained helper, and the Bible itself treats practical care, like the Samaritan's bandages, as good.
Ways to use a random verse
- Read the verse and the paragraph around it before drawing a conclusion.
- Pray it back in your own words, even if only a sentence.
- Send it to someone who is ill, with an offer of practical help.
- Notice who is speaking: a sufferer, a healer, or a friend.
Healing also appears as a community practice: in James, the sick are surrounded by prayer and visits, and in Luke a stranger gives hands-on care. A gentle reading respects both the mystery of why some recover and others do not, and the plain call to be present with people who are hurting.
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Verses in This Collection
- 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 introduces himself to Israel in the wilderness as the one who heals, tied to listening and obeying. - Numbers 21:8-9 – And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.
Bitten Israelites look at a bronze serpent on a pole and live, a picture of trusting God's provision. - Deuteronomy 32:39 – See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.
Moses' song states that God alone wounds and heals, and that no other power rivals him. - 1 Samuel 16:23 – And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
David's harp playing brings relief to Saul's troubled spirit, an early link between music and calm. - 1 Kings 17:21-22 – And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD , and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child’s soul come into him again. And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.
Elijah prays over a widow's dead son, and the boy's life returns in answer to that prayer. - 2 Kings 5:14 – Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.
Naaman, a commander with leprosy, obeys the prophet's odd instruction to wash in the Jordan and is cleansed. - 2 Kings 20:5 – Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD , the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD .
Hezekiah, gravely ill, prays with tears, and God answers through Isaiah that he has heard and will heal him. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
God tells Solomon that if his people humble themselves and seek him, he will forgive and heal their land. - Job 5:18 – For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
Eliphaz says God wounds and binds up, a line that Job's story complicates but does not erase. - Psalm 41:4 – I said, LORD , be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
The psalmist, aware of his failings, asks God for mercy and for healing of his soul, naming inner as well as bodily need. - Psalm 6:2 – Have mercy upon me, O LORD ; for I am weak: O LORD , heal me; for my bones are vexed.
David, worn out and weak, asks for mercy and healing because his bones feel troubled. - Psalm 23:3 – He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
The shepherd restores the soul and guides toward right paths, a picture of gentle inner renewal. - Psalm 30:2 – O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
The psalmist recalls crying out to God and being healed, and offers thanks for it. - Psalm 34:18 – The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
God is described as near to the brokenhearted and ready to rescue those crushed in spirit. - Psalm 41:3 – The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
The psalmist trusts that God will sustain a person on a sickbed and tend them in illness, a promise of care rather than a cure. - Psalm 55:22 – Cast thy burden upon the LORD , and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
David urges handing burdens to God, who will sustain the righteous and not let them fall. - Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Though flesh and heart may fail, the writer says God remains the strength of his heart. - Psalm 86:15 – But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
A prayer that rests on God's character: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and rich in steadfast love. - Psalm 91:1-4 – He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD , He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
A poem of shelter, picturing God as a refuge and covering for those who trust him. - 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;
David tells his own soul to remember God's benefits, including forgiveness and healing of diseases. - Psalm 107:19-20 – Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
People in distress cry out, and God sends his word, heals them, and delivers them from destruction. - Psalm 118:17 – I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD .
The psalmist declares he will live to tell what the Lord has done after near death. - Psalm 119:50 – This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
In affliction the writer finds comfort because God's promise has given him life. - Psalm 138:3 – In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
The psalmist recalls that when he called, God answered and strengthened his soul. - Psalm 142:3 – When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
When his spirit grows faint in a cave, David trusts that God knows his path. - Psalm 143:7-8 – Hear me speedily, O LORD : my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
A weary prayer asking God for a quick answer and for morning words of steadfast love. - Psalm 147:3 – He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
God is praised as the one who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. - Proverbs 3:7-8 – Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD , and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
A call to humility and reverence that the writer links with health and refreshment for the body. - Proverbs 4:20-22 – My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
A father urges his son to hold wise words close, calling them life and health to the body. - Proverbs 12:18 – There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Reckless words wound like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. - Proverbs 14:30 – A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
A calm heart gives life to the body, while envy is said to rot the bones. - Proverbs 15:30 – The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
A bright look and good news are said to cheer the heart and strengthen the body. - Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Kind words are compared to honey: pleasant to the soul and good for the bones. - Proverbs 17:22 – A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
A joyful heart is likened to good medicine, while a crushed spirit dries up the bones. - Ecclesiastes 3:3 – A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
Among life's seasons the writer lists a time to kill and a time to heal. - Isaiah 30:26 – Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound.
A promise of future light and of God binding up his people's breach and healing the wound he struck. - Isaiah 33:24 – And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.
A vision of a restored Jerusalem where its people are forgiven and no longer say they are sick. - Isaiah 38:16-17 – O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so wilt thou recover me, and make me to live. Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.
Hezekiah reflects on recovery, saying God held him back from the pit out of love. - Isaiah 40:29-31 – He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
God gives strength to the weary, and those who wait on him are said to renew their strength. - 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.
God tells his people not to fear because he is with them, strengthening and upholding them. - Isaiah 53:4-5 – Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 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.
The suffering servant is described as carrying griefs and sorrows, with healing coming through his wounds. - Isaiah 57:18-19 – I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD ; and I will heal him.
God says he has seen his people's ways and will heal, guide, and comfort them. - Isaiah 58:8 – Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.
Acts of justice and compassion are said to bring light that breaks forth and healing that springs up. - Isaiah 61:1 – The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
The anointed messenger is sent with good news to the meek and to bind up the brokenhearted. - Jeremiah 8:22 – Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?
The prophet asks whether no balm or physician remains for his people, voicing deep grief over their condition. - Jeremiah 17:14 – Heal me, O LORD , and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Jeremiah asks God to heal and save him, naming God as the one he praises. - Jeremiah 30:17 – For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD ; because they called thee an Outcast, saying , This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
God promises to restore health and heal wounds for a people who had been called outcasts. - Jeremiah 33:6 – Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
God promises Jerusalem health and healing and a revealed abundance of peace and truth. - Hosea 6:1 – Come, and let us return unto the LORD : for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
A call to return to the Lord, who has torn but will also heal and bind up. - Hosea 14:4 – I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.
God promises to heal his people's waywardness and love them freely. - Malachi 4:2 – But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
For those who revere God, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. - Matthew 4:23-24 – And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Jesus teaches, proclaims good news, and heals all kinds of sickness among the people in Galilee. - Matthew 8:2-3 – And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
A man with leprosy kneels and asks to be made clean, and Jesus touches him and heals him. - Matthew 8:14-15 – And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.
Jesus takes the hand of Peter's mother-in-law, her fever leaves, and she gets up to serve. - Matthew 9:20-22 – And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him , and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
A woman who has bled for twelve years touches Jesus' cloak and is told her faith has made her well. - Matthew 11:28-30 – Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to him and find rest for their souls. - Matthew 14:14 – And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Seeing a large crowd, Jesus is moved with compassion and heals their sick. - Matthew 15:30-31 – And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them: Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
Crowds bring the lame, blind, and mute to Jesus' feet, and the people marvel at what they see. - Mark 1:40-42 – And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
A man with leprosy begs for cleansing, and Jesus, moved with compassion, touches and heals him. - Mark 2:3-5 – And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
Four friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof, and Jesus first speaks forgiveness to him. - Mark 5:34 – And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Jesus calls the woman who touched him daughter, tells her to go in peace, and be free of her suffering. - Mark 6:56 – And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Wherever Jesus goes, people lay the sick in the streets and beg to touch even the edge of his garment. - Mark 7:32-35 – And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.
Jesus takes a deaf man aside, touches his ears, and the man begins to hear and speak. - Mark 8:22-25 – And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
A blind man's sight is restored in two stages, showing that healing can unfold gradually. - Mark 10:46-49 – And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
Blind Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus despite the crowd's hush and receives his sight. - Luke 4:18 – The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Jesus reads Isaiah's scroll and applies it to himself, speaking of sight for the blind and freedom for the oppressed. - Luke 5:15-16 – But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Crowds come to hear and be healed, yet Jesus withdraws to the wilderness to pray. - Luke 6:19 – And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
Everyone in the crowd tries to touch Jesus because power goes out from him and heals them. - Luke 7:14-15 – And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
Jesus touches a bier and tells a widow's dead son to rise, returning him to his mother. - Luke 8:43-46 – And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, Came behind him , and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee , and sayest thou, Who touched me? And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
A woman with a long bleeding who had spent all on physicians touches Jesus' garment, and he notices the touch. - Luke 10:33-34 – But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him , And went to him , and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
The Samaritan bandages a wounded stranger's wounds with oil and wine, an example of practical care. - Luke 17:14-16 – And when he saw them , he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
Ten men with leprosy are cleansed on the way, and only one returns to say thank you. - John 5:6-9 – When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case , he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.
Jesus asks a man ill for thirty-eight years if he wants to be well and then tells him to rise. - John 9:6-7 – When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
Jesus puts mud on a blind man's eyes and sends him to wash, and he comes home seeing. - John 11:43-44 – And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
Jesus calls Lazarus out of the tomb, and the burial cloths are unwrapped from him. - John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Jesus leaves his followers peace that differs from the world's kind and tells them not to be troubled. - Acts 3:6-8 – Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Peter takes a lame beggar by the hand in Jesus' name, and the man walks and leaps. - Acts 5:15-16 – Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
People line the streets with the sick hoping Peter's shadow will fall on them. - Acts 9:33-34 – And there he found a certain man named Æneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
In Lydda, Peter tells Aeneas, bedridden eight years, that Jesus heals him and to get up. - Acts 28:8-9 – And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
Paul prays and lays hands on Publius' feverish father on Malta, and others on the island come as well. - Romans 8:26 – Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
When words fail in weakness, the Spirit is said to pray for believers with wordless groans. - 1 Corinthians 12:9 – To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
Paul lists gifts of healing among the varied gifts the Spirit gives for the good of the church. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
God is called the Father of mercies who comforts us so we can comfort others. - 2 Corinthians 4:16 – For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Paul says that while the outer body wastes away, the inner self is being renewed day by day. - 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.
Paul asks to have a painful thorn removed and hears that God's grace is enough in weakness. - Philippians 4:6-7 – Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Paul advises bringing worries to God with thanks, promising a peace that guards the heart. - Philippians 2:27 – For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
Paul recalls that Epaphroditus was ill nearly to death, and that God had mercy on him and on Paul. - 1 Timothy 5:23 – Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.
Paul tells Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach and frequent illnesses, a practical word of care. - Hebrews 4:15-16 – For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Jesus is said to sympathize with weakness, so believers can approach God's throne for mercy and help. - 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.
Believers who are sick are told to call the church elders to pray and anoint with oil. - James 5:16 – Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Confessing to one another and praying for each other is linked with healing, and righteous prayer is called powerful. - 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.
Peter says Christ bore sins on the cross so that believers might live to righteousness and be healed. - 1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Peter encourages giving all anxieties to God because he cares for you. - 3 John 1:2 – Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
John greets his friend Gaius with a wish that things go well and that he enjoy good health. - 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.
John's vision of the new creation includes God wiping away every tear and ending death and pain. - Revelation 22:2 – In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
The tree of life by the river bears leaves described as being for the healing of the nations.
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