What Does The Bible Say About Aids? (35 Bible Verses)

HIV/AIDS—a global pandemic with devastating consequences—raises profound questions about suffering and compassion, but what does the Bible say about it? Let’s delve into scripture to uncover the principles of love, mercy, and solidarity that call us to care for those affected by HIV/AIDS with empathy and support, reflecting God’s heart for the marginalized and vulnerable.

What Does The Bible Say About Aids

Psalm 103:3 – The Lord heals

“who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,”

James 5:14-15 – Praying for the sick

“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”

Psalm 147:3 – Binding up their wounds

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Matthew 4:23-24 – Healing all kinds of diseases

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.”

Jeremiah 17:14 – Heal me, Lord

“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”

Exodus 15:26 – The Lord is the healer

“He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.””

Matthew 8:2-3 – Jesus heals a man with leprosy

“A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.”

Isaiah 35:5-6 – The healing power of God

“Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.”

Mark 1:40-42 – Jesus heals a man with leprosy

“A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.”

Matthew 9:35 – Jesus healing every disease and sickness

“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.”

Psalms 41:3 – He will sustain and heal

“The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”

Matthew 10:8 – Healing the sick

“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.”

Luke 4:40 – Jesus heals the sick

“At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.”

James 4:7 – Resist the devil

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Isaiah 53:4-5 – Healing by his wounds

“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”

Matthew 14:14 – Jesus had compassion on them and healed

“When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.”

Proverbs 17:22 – A cheerful heart is good medicine

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Psalm 30:2 – O Lord my God, I cried to you for help

“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”

Matthew 9:20-22 – Healing by touching His garment

“Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.’ Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed at that moment.”

Proverbs 3:7-8 – Fear the Lord and turn away from evil

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people humble themselves

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Matthew 8:16-17 – He healed all the sick

“When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.’”

Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Psalm 91:3 – He will deliver you from the deadly pestilence

“Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.”

Matthew 15:30-31 – Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and many others

“Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and many others, and laid them at his feet, and he healed them, so that the crowd wondered, when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.”

Jeremiah 30:17 – I will restore health to you

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

Matthew 12:15 – Jesus healed all who were ill

“Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill.”

Psalm 6:2 – Heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony

“Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.”

Matthew 4:23 – Jesus healed every disease and sickness

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.”

Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant words are a honeycomb

“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Isaiah 38:16-17 – You restored me to health and let me live

“Lord, by such things people live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love, you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.”

Matthew 21:14 – The blind and the lame came to him at the temple

“The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them.”

Proverbs 4:20-22 – Pay attention to his words

“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”

1 Peter 2:24 – By his wounds, you have been healed

“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.”

Matthew 10:1 – Authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness

“Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.”

Psalm 30:2-3 – O Lord my God, I called to you for help

“O Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.”

Matthew 4:23 – Jesus went throughout Galilee

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.”

Psalm 147:2 – The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem

“The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel.”

Mark 10:52 – Go, your faith has healed you

““Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.”

Exodus 23:25 – Worship the Lord, and his blessing will be on your food and water

“Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.”

Luke 8:50 – Don’t be afraid; just believe

“Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.””

Psalm 30:10-11 – You turned my wailing into dancing

“Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help.” You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”

Mark 6:13 – They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil

“They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.”

Exodus 15:26 – I am the Lord who heals you

“He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.’”

Psalm 107:20 – He sent out his word and healed them

“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”

Acts 10:38 – He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil

“…how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil because God was with him.”