Remarkable Bible verses about healing
There are numerous Bible verses about healing–stories of illness, disabilities, homelessness, financial lack, mental problems and more. Jesus performed healings on the spot, with no hesitation or concern that it wasn’t possible.
Prayer for healing is
part of the Christian Science mission
Jesus commanded his disciples to “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” (Matt 10:8) This command has not dissipated with time. He stated clearly, “These signs shall follow them that believe; …” (Mark 16:17)
When you are praying or reading Bible verses about healing, you may have an “aha!” moment, and feel clarity or peace, light, or a sudden feeling as though lightening had struck your thought.
We are all worthy of healing, and any thoughts of inadequacies, doubts or fears can simply melt away. It is so natural, you may not even realize when healing happens.
Become conscious for a single moment that Life and intelligence are purely spiritual, — neither in nor of matter, — and the body will then utter no complaints.
Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 14:12-15
Since you are created in God’s image and likeness, that means you exist – perfect – in His image, right now. So where is the healing to take place? In your thought! Once you realize this truth you can be healed immediately, with no waiting.
Jesus was not alarmed about contagion. He did not call for medicine or surgery to aid a patient. His relationship with God, and his understanding of God’s power to heal, allowed him to cure any ailment or problem.
When Christ changes a belief of sin or of sickness into a better belief, then belief melts into spiritual understanding, and sin, disease, and death disappear.
Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 442:19-22
Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, studied these stories and Bible verses about healing. She overcame and healed her own physical and other problems, as well as those of many others. She left her legacy in the foundation of her church, and publications such as Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, which interprets Bible scripture and gives us insight on how Jesus healed. Learn more from The Mother Church in Boston, MA.
Examples of Bible verses about healing
More about prayer and healing
Learn more about effective healing prayer.
An excellent book – Stories of Healing: Jesus and his followers.
Explore books on spirituality & healing prayer, including Science and Health.
