Trump Quotes God's Word in Speech on Parkland Shooting: 'I Will Heal You'
President Donald Trump quoted from a Bible passage on prayer and healing when addressing the nation on the most recent tragic mass shooting at a school in Parkland, Florida.
On Wednesday, a gunman entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and opened fire, murdering 17 people and injuring about 20 others.
During his speech on Thursday morning, President Trump quoted from 2 Kings 20:5 when offering words of comfort to those affected by the shooting.
"In these moments of heartache and darkness, we hold on to God's word in Scripture, 'I have heard your prayer and seen your tears, I will heal you.' We trust in that promise and we hold fast to our fellow Americans in their time of sorrow," said Trump....