53+ Bible Verses About Health and Wellness

Health and wellness are essential parts of our lives, and as Christians, we are encouraged to care for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. In times of physical and emotional hardship, the Bible provides guidance and wisdom, reminding us that our health is connected to our spiritual well-being. God cares deeply about our physical, mental, and spiritual health. The Bible offers many verses that speak to these critical topics, whether you are looking for comfort, healing, or motivation.

This article will explore 56 Bible verses from the New King James Version (NKJV) and 7 Christian quotes focusing on health and wellness. These scriptures will provide insight and encouragement for anyone seeking a more robust, healthier connection to God daily. Continue reading to understand how faith and health are deeply intertwined.

God’s Design for Health

"Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?"

— 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NKJV)

"For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds," says the Lord, "because they called you an outcast saying: 'This is Zion; no one seeks her.'"

— Jeremiah 30:17 (NKJV)

"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."

— 3 John 1:2 (NKJV)

"A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones."

— Proverbs 17:22 (NKJV)

"For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come."

— 1 Timothy 4:8 (NKJV)

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

— Psalm 147:3 (NKJV)

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."

— Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

Health Through Faith and Prayer

"Is anyone among you sick? 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."

— James 5:14 (NKJV)

"And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."

— James 5:15 (NKJV)

"And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

— Matthew 21:22 (NKJV)

"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."

— Mark 11:24 (NKJV)

"Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

— James 5:16 (NKJV)

"For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."

— Matthew 18:20 (NKJV)

"And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."

— John 14:13 (NKJV)

Healing Through God's Power

"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

— Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)

"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise."

— Jeremiah 17:14 (NKJV)

"O Lord my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me."

— Psalm 30:2 (NKJV)

"But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, 'Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.'"

— Luke 8:50 (NKJV)

"He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."

— Psalm 107:20 (NKJV

 

Physical and Spiritual Well-being

"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint."

— Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)

"The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed."

— Psalm 41:3 (NKJV)

"My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh."

— Proverbs 4:20-22 (NKJV)

"Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

— Nehemiah 8:10b (NKJV)

"And the Lord will take away from you all sickness, and will afflict you with none of the terrible diseases of Egypt which you have known, but will lay them on all those who hate you."

— Deuteronomy 7:15 (NKJV)

"It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones."

— Proverbs 3:8 (NKJV)

"The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?"

— Proverbs 18:14 (NKJV)

Trusting God in Times of Sickness

"The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health."

— Psalm 41:3 (NKJV)

"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord."

— Jeremiah 30:17 (NKJV)

"Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled."

— Psalm 6:2 (NKJV)

"He himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed."

— 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV)

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

— Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV)

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."

— Psalm 23:4 (NKJV)

"Lord, be gracious to us; we long for You. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress."

— Isaiah 33:2 (NKJV)

God's Provision for Healing

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

— Psalm 147:3 (NKJV)

"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry."

— Psalm 34:15 (NKJV)

"For the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."

— Deuteronomy 20:4 (NKJV)

"The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail."

— Isaiah 58:11 (NKJV)

"For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds, says the Lord."

— Jeremiah 30:17 (NKJV)

"And the Lord will take away from you all sickness."

— Deuteronomy 7:15a (NKJV)

 

Health Through Obedience to God's Word

"My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you."

— Proverbs 3:1-2 (NKJV)

"If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you."

— Exodus 15:26 (NKJV)

"Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye."

— Proverbs 7:2 (NKJV)

"He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he."

— Proverbs 16:20 (NKJV)

"Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"

— Luke 11:28 (NKJV)

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."

— James 1:22 (NKJV)

"If they obey and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures."

— Job 36:11 (NKJV)

Peace and Rest for the Body and Soul

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

— Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)

"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

— John 14:27 (NKJV)

"The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace."

— Psalm 29:11 (NKJV)

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."

— Psalm 4:8 (NKJV)

"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You."

— Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul."

— Psalm 23:1-3 (NKJV)

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)

Christian Quotes on Health and Wellness

"I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you."

— Joyce Meyer

"God does not want us to worry about our future health; He wants us to trust Him completely."

— Rick Warren

"The greatest wealth is health, and the foundation of all spiritual and physical healing comes from our faith in Christ."

— Charles Spurgeon

"True health begins with the soul, and our trust in the Lord brings both spiritual and physical well-being."

— Billy Graham

"Health is a gift from God, and we should honor Him by taking care of the body He has given us."

— John Piper

"Prayer is the cure for a troubled heart, a weary soul, and a broken body."

— Corrie Ten Boom

"To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear for God's purposes."

— Thomas Aquinas

Conclusion

Health and wellness are not only physical concerns but also spiritual ones. As Christians, we are called to honor God with our bodies and seek His guidance in times of sickness and health.
By trusting in God and following His Word, we can find peace, healing, and strength in every aspect of our lives. May the Bible verses and Christian wisdom shared here remind us of God's promise to care for us.

"The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth."

— Psalm 145:18 (NKJV)

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."

— Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."

— Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)