I have a friend who is sick and she needs scriptural passages for encouragement. Know any?

Answer 1

hang on a second,
For those experiencing trials because of ILLNESS—

Rev. 21:4, 5: “‘[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’ And the One seated on the throne said: ‘Look! I am making all things new.’ Also, he says: ‘Write, because these words are faithful and true.’”

Matt. 9:35: “Jesus set out on a tour of all the cities and villages, teaching . . . and preaching the good news of the kingdom and curing every sort of disease and every sort of infirmity.” (By associating such healing with his preaching about the Kingdom, Jesus provided a marvelous foreview of what he will do for mankind during his Millennial Reign.)

2 Cor. 4:13, 16: “We too exercise faith . . . Therefore we do not give up, but even if the man we are outside [our physical body] is wasting away, certainly the man we are inside is being renewed [or given fresh strength] from day to day.” (We may be wasting away in a physical sense. But spiritually we are being renewed as we continue to feed on God’s precious promises.

Answer 2

My personal favorite is John 16:33 "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
You could also share with her the story of Paul the apostle (2 Corinthians chapter 12:7-10 " And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet met, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 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. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Hope these help. The life of Paul is an excellent example for all of us when we are suffering. He stayed faithful to the end.

Answer 3

Luke 5:15
Luke 5:18
Luke 8:50
Luke 9:11
Matthew 4:23
Matthew 9:35
Jeremiah 30:17
Jeremiah 33:6
Matthew 9:12
i hope i helped

Answer 4

There are a lot of good verses, and it looks like you'll get quite a few here. I saw a a quote the other day that I really liked. I sent it to my sister who is having medical issues as well.

"Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child."

I just love that!!!

Answer 5

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts so I am
helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
(Psalm 28:7)

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
(Matthew 5:4)

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you
rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and
humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is
easy and my burden is light.
(Matthew 11:28-30)

Therefore since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with
God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace,
in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope
of the Glory of GOD.
(Romans 5:1-2)

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death,
or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed
away
(Revelations 21:4)

Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again, and you will
rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
(John 16:22)

Answer 6

The 23rd Psalm

Answer 7

preserve sound judgement and discearnment, do not let them out of your sight; and they will be life to you, an ornament to grace your neck. proverbs 3:21-22.

in my distress i called to the lord and he anwsered me. from the depths of the grave i called for help, and you listened to my cry. jonah 2:1-2.

Answer 8

Please tell her that everything in this world happens with the will of GOD. Sickness or good health, good or bad is all with his divine permission. So, pray to GOD and thank him for whatever situation your in and you will find true happiness even if your in pain physically.

Answer 9

Tell her to read the book of Job

Answer 10

Go to www.globaloutreach.com I will pray for your friend.