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He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. ---- 1 Peter 2:24 ESV Christ died for our sins, in our place, so we would not have to suffer the punishment we deserve. This is called “substitutionary atonement.” --- Life Application Study Bible notes ‘Healed’ - The healing in the atonement does not refer to physical healing in this context (though cf. Matthew 8:17) but to the forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ death should lead to a profound change in the lives of believers. So that they now sever all ties with evil (die to sin) and devote themselves to living in a holy manner (live to righteousness). --- Crossway ESV Study Bible notes PRAYER (for healing---notes are not for physical healing, prayer is for healing) Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You to lift up those who are suffering with illness now. I ask for Your healing touch on them. I place each one into Your loving care and pray that You will comfort their hearts and soothe away all anxieties. Bring to their attention the treatment that is best suited for their condition. Give them strength and peace that only can come from You. I pray that You will draw each one of them closer to You as they struggle in difficult times. In Jesus’ name, Amen