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 NIV

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the 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 NIV

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory.

In healing the sick

Matthew 14:14 NIV

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

In comforting the bereaved

Luke 7:13 NIV

When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.”

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

In feeding the hungry

Matthew 15:32 NIV

Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.”

In finding and forgiving lost sinners

Matthew 9:36 NIV

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without 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 NIV

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon 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 NIV

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”