8 Bible Verses

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.
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James 5:14-15KJV
This passage directly instructs believers to pray for the sick and promises that faithful prayer will lead to healing. It establishes the biblical foundation for communal prayer and spiritual care for those who are ill.
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
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Jeremiah 17:14KJV
This verse demonstrates a personal prayer for healing directed to God. It expresses complete dependence on the Lord for both physical healing and salvation, acknowledging Him as the ultimate source of restoration.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
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Psalm 103:2-3KJV
This psalm reminds believers that God is the one who heals all diseases and forgives all sins. It encourages thanksgiving and remembrance of God's healing power as part of His many benefits to His people.
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
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Matthew 21:22KJV
This verse emphasizes the power of believing prayer, including prayers for healing. It promises that God will answer prayers offered in faith, encouraging believers to approach Him with confidence in their requests for healing.
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.
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1 Peter 2:24KJV
This verse connects Christ's sacrifice on the cross to both spiritual and physical healing. It provides the theological foundation for healing prayers by pointing to Jesus' suffering as the source of our healing and restoration.
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
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3 John 1:2KJV
This verse shows the apostle John praying for someone's health and prosperity. It demonstrates that prayers for physical well-being are appropriate and desired by God, linking physical health with spiritual prosperity.
Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
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Psalm 107:19-20KJV
This passage describes how people cried out to God in their afflictions and received healing through His word. It shows that calling upon the Lord in times of sickness and distress leads to divine healing and deliverance.
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.
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Isaiah 53:5KJV
This prophetic verse about Christ's suffering establishes that healing comes through Jesus' wounds and sacrifice. It provides believers with confidence in prayer, knowing that healing has already been provided through Christ's atoning work.

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