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 CSB

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

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

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 CSB

He will not break a bruised reed, and he will not put out a smoldering wick, until he has led justice to victory.

In healing the sick

Matthew 14:14 CSB

When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd, had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

In comforting the bereaved

Luke 7:13 CSB

When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said, “Don’t 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 CSB

Jesus called his disciples and said, “I have compassion on the crowd, because they’ve already stayed with me three days and have nothing to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry, otherwise they might collapse on the way.”

In finding and forgiving lost sinners

Matthew 9:36 CSB

When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd.

See also Mt 18:14; Is 40:11; 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 CSB

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly 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 CSB

“Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” “The one who showed mercy to him,” he said. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do the same.”