Bible Verses About Compassion

"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."

"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering."

"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."

"Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous."

"Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted."

"Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him."

"And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick."

"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

"Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother."

What does the Bible say about compassion?

The Bible presents compassion as a core attribute of God (Lamentations 3:22-23) and a command for believers (Colossians 3:12). Jesus modeled compassion throughout His ministry, being consistently 'moved with compassion' before healing and helping people (Matthew 9:36).

How can Christians show compassion?

Christians show compassion by meeting tangible needs (James 2:15-16), comforting the grieving (2 Corinthians 1:4), advocating for justice (Micah 6:8), forgiving offenders (Ephesians 4:32), and sacrificially loving neighbors as Christ loved us (John 13:34).

What is the best KJV verse about compassion?

Psalm 145:9 is the passage most often turned to: "The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works." (KJV). Matthew 9:36 carries the same theme.

How many Bible verses about compassion are on this page?

This page collects 10 King James Version verses about compassion, from Psalm 145:9 through Zechariah 7:9, each quoted in full with its reference.

How do I apply these Bible verses about compassion to daily life?

God's compassion is the wellspring of every blessing you've ever received. His mercies are new every morning—not because He forgets yesterday's, but because today brings fresh needs that require fresh grace.

How should I pray about compassion?

Compassionate Father, give me eyes to see suffering, a heart that aches with those who hurt, and hands willing to help. May Your compassion overflow through me to my neighbor, the stranger, and even my enemy.