What kinds of healings are described in the Gospels?

In the canonical Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus is frequently depicted as a healer and miracle worker. While the specific accounts vary between the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) and the Gospel According to John, healings are a central component of his ministry.12

Common types of healings and miracles described include:

• Exorcisms: The casting out of demons is a prevalent theme in the Synoptic Gospels, though such accounts are absent from the Gospel of John.23
• Physical Healings: These include the curing of various ailments, such as the healing of a paralytic and the restoration of sight to those who were blind.3
• Resurrections: The Gospels record instances where Jesus raised individuals from the dead, most notably the raising of Lazarus in the Gospel of John.3
• Nature Miracles: These include events such as turning water into wine, feeding a multitude, and walking on water.3

In the Gospel of John, these acts are specifically referred to as "signs" (sēmeia), intended to demonstrate that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. While these accounts were significant to early Christian communities, historical scholars note that in the 1st century, the performance of miracles was not viewed as unique to Jesus, but rather a subject of debate regarding the power or spirit by which they were performed.31