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    Bible Verses About Comfort for Recovering from Illness

    When you're recovering from illness, the Bible's wisdom about comfort becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about comfort with the specific comfort and guidance you need for recovering from illness. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.

    16 Scriptures About Comfort for Recovering from Illness

    "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."

    "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

    "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."

    "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem."

    "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;"

    "This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me."

    "I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;"

    "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."

    "In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."

    "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work."

    "I am the Lord that healeth thee."

    "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."

    "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."

    "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise."

    "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."

    "O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me."

    A Prayer for Comfort When Recovering from Illness

    Lord, I thank You for every day of healing. Restore my body, renew my strength, and fill me with patience during this recovery. Help me trust Your timeline and find joy even in the waiting. I believe You are my healer. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does the Bible say about comfort when recovering from illness?

    The Bible offers many verses about comfort that are especially meaningful when recovering from illness. Key scriptures include 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 23:4, Matthew 5:4, which remind us of God's faithfulness.

    What is the best Bible verse about comfort for someone recovering from illness?

    2 Corinthians 1:3-4 is a powerful verse: "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,…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking comfort during this season.

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