Overview
The Bible addresses paralysis across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew and Acts. Closely related themes include Miracles, Miracles of Christ, the, Centurion and Intercession. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Peter.
Key Bible verses about paralysis
New Testament
Matthew
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.
And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Acts
For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.
And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
People in the Bible and paralysis
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying paralysis for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 4:24, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Matthew and Acts each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and Peter and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Miracles, Miracles of Christ, the, Centurion and Intercession.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about paralysis?
The Bible addresses paralysis across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew and Acts. Closely related themes include Miracles, Miracles of Christ, the, Centurion and Intercession. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Peter.
How many Bible verses are about paralysis?
The Bible references paralysis in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention paralysis?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 4:24: “And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with paralysis?
Jesus and Peter.
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