Bible Verses About Faith When Facing a Cancer Diagnosis
When you're facing a cancer diagnosis, the Bible's wisdom about faith becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about faith with the specific comfort and guidance you need when facing a cancer diagnosis. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.
19 Scriptures About Faith for Facing a Cancer Diagnosis
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
"For we walk by faith, not by sight:"
"And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you."
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."
"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God."
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"
"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:"
"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."
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
"For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord."
"For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."
"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
"And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible."
A Prayer for Faith When Facing a Cancer Diagnosis
Lord, I am scared and overwhelmed. Please replace my fear with your peace that passeth all understanding. Grant me strength for this battle and wisdom to the doctors. Thy will be done. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about faith when facing a cancer diagnosis?
The Bible offers many verses about faith that are especially meaningful when facing a cancer diagnosis. Key scriptures include Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6, which remind us of God's faithfulness.
What is the best Bible verse about faith for someone facing a cancer diagnosis?
Hebrews 11:1 is a powerful verse: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking faith during this season.