Bible Verse for Someone Who Is Sick
When someone you love is sick, scripture offers words of comfort and hope. God is near to those who suffer, and His presence brings strength even when the body is weak.
What Scripture Says
"The LORD sustains him on his bed of illness and restores him from his bed of sickness."
Psalm 41:3"Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord."
James 5:14"And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up."
James 5:15"O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me."
Psalm 30:2"Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, just as your soul prospers."
3 John 1:2Going Deeper
Illness can make you feel isolated and vulnerable, but God is especially close during those moments. These verses are not just words on a page — they are promises from a God who sustains, restores, and hears every prayer spoken from a sickbed. Whether for yourself or someone you love, they carry real comfort.
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