Sick, Sickness
To have an illness or disease. In the scriptures, physical illness sometimes serves as a symbol for a lack of spiritual well-being (Isa. 1:4–7; 33:24).
- I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee:2 Kgs. 20:1–5; ( 2 Chr. 32:24; Isa. 38:1–5; )
- Jesus went about healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease:Matt. 4:23–24; ( 1 Ne. 11:31; Mosiah 3:5–6; )
- They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick:Matt. 9:10–13; ( Mark 2:14–17; Luke 5:27–32; )
- Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders:James 5:14–15;
- Christ will take upon him the pains and sicknesses of his people:Alma 7:10–12;
- Jesus healed all the sick among the Nephites:3 Ne. 26:15;
- Nourish the sick with tenderness, herbs, and mild food:D&C 42:43; ( Alma 46:40; )
- Remember in all things the sick and the afflicted:D&C 52:40;
- Lay your hands upon the sick, and they shall recover:D&C 66:9;
