Bible Verses About "What Is Mercy in the Bible"
Mercy is God's compassionate response to human misery and sin — His active kindness toward those who deserve punishment, and His command for believers to extend the same compassion to others.
Mercy is God's compassionate response to human misery and sin — His active kindness toward those who deserve punishment, and His command for believers to extend the same compassion to others.
"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)" — Ephesians 2:4-5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Mercy in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)"
"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."
"Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful."
"For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment."
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Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 6:14 · 2 Corinthians 12:9
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