Compassion of Jesus Christ

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Jesus Christ’s pity and loving concern for the lowly and the needy. His words and deeds show God’s merciful and gracious nature in action.

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Jesus Christ shows the compassion of God

2 Corinthians 1:3 LEB

Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

See also 2 Ch 36:15; Ps 86:15; Ho 11:4; Ho 11:8–9; Lk 1:72; Lk 1:78; Lk 15:20

The compassion of Jesus Christ is the basis of Christian confidence

Heb 4:14–16 The Greek word here translated “sympathise” has the sense of “be compassionate towards”.

The demonstration of Jesus Christ’s compassion

In supporting the weak

Matthew 12:20 LEB

A crushed reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not extinguish, until he brings justice to victory.

In healing the sick

Matthew 14:14 LEB

And as he got out, he saw the large crowd and had compassion on them and healed their sick.

In comforting the bereaved

Luke 7:13 LEB

And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep!”

See also Lk 8:50; Jn 11:33–35; Jn 19:25–27; Jn 20:14–16

In feeding the hungry

Matthew 15:32 LEB

And Jesus summoned his disciples and said, “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have remained with me three days already and do not have anything to eat, and I do not want to send them away hungry lest they give out on the way.”

In finding and forgiving lost sinners

Matthew 9:36 LEB

And when he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were weary and dejected, like sheep that did not have a shepherd.

See also Is 40:11; Mt 18:14; Mt 23:37–38; Lk 7:47–48; Jn 8:10–11

In giving rest to those who are burdened or abandoned

Matthew 11:28–29 LEB

Come to me, all of you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

See also Mk 1:40–41; Lk 11:46; Lk 15:1–2; Lk 17:12–14

Jesus Christ’s compassion is a model for Christians to follow

Luke 10:36–37 LEB

Which of these three do you suppose became a neighbor of the man who fell among the robbers?” So he said, “The one who showed mercy to him.” And Jesus said to him, “You go and do likewise.”