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    What Does the Bible Say About Mercy — In Biblical Context

    God is rich in mercy, and He calls believers to show mercy to others just as they have received it.

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    God is rich in mercy, and He calls believers to show mercy to others just as they have received it.

    "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us." — Ephesians 2:4 (KJV)

    The Biblical Context

    Mercy is God withholding the punishment we deserve. Ephesians 2:4 says God is 'rich in mercy.' Lamentations 3:22-23 declares His mercies are new every morning. Jesus said 'Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.' The parable of the unforgiving servant warns against receiving God's mercy while refusing to extend it to others. Micah 6:8 calls God's people to love mercy alongside justice and humility.

    Where It Sits in Scripture

    The core passage for this question, Ephesians 2:4, sits inside Ephesians 2. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.

    "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us."
    — Ephesians 2:4 (KJV)

    Supporting Passages

    Lamentations 3:22-23
    "It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning."
    Matthew 5:7
    "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."

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