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Compassion

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Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Mark 6:34

Jesus came out, saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.

Colossians 3:12–13

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 1:3–4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

Galatians 6:2

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

1 John 3:17

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

Matthew 9:36

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 14:14

Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Hebrews 4:15

For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Matthew 7:1–2

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Luke 15:20

“He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Luke 7:13

When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, “Don’t cry.”

1 Peter 4:10

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

James 5:11

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Romans 12:20

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

Luke 6:36

“Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.

Matthew 20:34

Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.

James 1:27

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Matthew 7:12

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

John 3:1–17:26

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 1:3–4

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Mark 1:41

Being moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, and touched him, and said to him, “I want to. Be made clean.”

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Mark 8:2

“I have compassion on the multitude, because they have stayed with me now three days, and have nothing to eat.

Luke 10:33

But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,

2 Corinthians 1:1–24

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the assembly of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: — read the full passage →

Luke 10:25–37

Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” — read the full passage →

Matthew 14:13–21

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities. — read the full passage →

Jude 1:22

On some have compassion, making a distinction,

Hebrews 10:34

For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens.

Romans 9:15

For he said to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

Luke 7:13–15

When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, “Don’t cry.” — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:2

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

Ephesians 4:3

being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

1 Corinthians 1:2

to the assembly of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

Matthew 9:36–38

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 12:25–26

that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:14–15

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — read the full passage →

Luke 7:1–50

After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum. — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 5:11–14

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do. — read the full passage →

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

Luke 19:41–42

When he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, — read the full passage →

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