Bible Verses About "What Is Compassion in the Bible"
Compassion in the Bible is deep, active sympathy that moves the heart to relieve suffering, modeled supremely by God Himself and commanded as the defining mark of His people.
Compassion in the Bible is deep, active sympathy that moves the heart to relieve suffering, modeled supremely by God Himself and commanded as the defining mark of His people.
"The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works." — Psalm 145:8-9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Compassion in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works."
"But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd."
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him."
"But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?"
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