Compassion of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ shows the compassion of God

2 Corinthians 1:3 NLT

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.

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The compassion of Jesus Christ is the basis of Christian confidence

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 HCSB

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

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In healing the sick

Matthew 14:14 HCSB

As He stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd, felt compassion for them, and healed their sick.

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In comforting the bereaved

Luke 7:13 HCSB

When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Don’t cry.”

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In feeding the hungry

Matthew 15:32 HCSB

Now Jesus summoned 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.”

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In finding and forgiving lost sinners

Matthew 9:36 HCSB

When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd.

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In giving rest to those who are burdened or abandoned

Matthew 11:28–29 HCSB

“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves.

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

Luke 10:36–37 HCSB

“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.”

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