Compassion of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ shows the compassion of God

2 Corinthians 1:3 NKJV

3 Blessed be 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 NKJV

20 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench, Till He sends forth justice to victory;

See also Is 42:3; Mt 19:14

In healing the sick

Matthew 14:14 NKJV

14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.

See also Mt 20:34; Mk 1:41; Lk 13:12

In comforting the bereaved

Luke 7:13 NKJV

13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on 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

Healing the SICK..

Mark 9:14–30 NKJV

14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, “What are you discussing with them?” 17 Then one of the crowd answered and said, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. 18 And wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to Your disciples, that they should cast it out, but they could not.” 19 He answered him and said, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.” 20 Then they brought him to Him. And when he saw Him, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth. 21 So He asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 And often he has thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” 23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “Deaf and dumb spirit, I command you, come out of him and enter him no more!” 26 Then the spirit cried out, convulsed him greatly, and came out of him. And he became as one dead, so that many said, “He is dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. 28 And when He had come into the house, His disciples asked Him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” 29 So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.” 30 Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He did not want anyone to know it.

In feeding the hungry

Matthew 15:32 NKJV

32 Now Jesus called His disciples to Himself and said, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And I do not want to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.”

See also Mt 14:16

In finding and forgiving lost sinners

Matthew 9:36 NKJV

36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no 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 NKJV

28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly 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 NKJV

36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” 37 And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

See also Jn 13:34; Jn 17:18; Php 2:1

Hebrews 5:1–4 NKJV

1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness. 3 Because of this he is required as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifices for sins. 4 And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.

Lamentations 3:22 NKJV

22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not.