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.

2 Corinthians 1:3

Jesus Christ shows the compassion of God

See also

2 Chronicles 36:15
Psalms 86:15
Hosea 11:4,8-9
Luke 1:72,78; 15:20
Hebrews 4:14-16

The compassion of Jesus Christ is the basis of Christian confidence

The Greek word here translated "sympathise" has the sense of "be compassionate towards".

Matthew 12:20

The demonstration of Jesus Christ's compassion

See also

In supporting the weak

Isaiah 42:3
Matthew 19:14

pp Mk 10:14

Matthew 14:14

pp Lk 18:16

In healing the sick

See also

Matthew 20:34

pp Lk 9:11

Mark 1:41

pp Mk 10:52

pp Lk 18:42-43

Luke 13:12

pp Mt 8:3

pp Lk 5:13

Luke 7:13

See also

In comforting the bereaved

Luke 8:50
John 11:33-35; 19:25-27; 20:14-16

pp Mk 5:36

Matthew 15:32

In feeding the hungry

See also

Matthew 14:16

pp Mk 8:2-3

pp Mk 6:37

pp Lk 9:13

Matthew 9:36

pp Jn 6:5-6

In finding and forgiving lost sinners

See also

Isaiah 40:11

pp Mk 6:34

Matthew 18:14; 23:37-38
Luke 7:47-48
John 8:10-11

pp Lk 13:34-35

Matthew 11:28-29

See also

In giving rest to those who are burdened or abandoned

Mark 1:40-41
Luke 11:46; 15:1-2; 17:12-14

pp Mt 8:1-3

pp Lk 5:12-13

Luke 10:36-37

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

See also

John 13:34; 17:18
Philippians 2:1

See also

1030 God, compassion
1055 God, grace & mercy
2027 Christ, grace & mercy
2048 Christ, love of
2066 Christ, power of
2351 Christ, miracles
5279 crowds
5448 poverty, attitudes to
5805 comfort
5806 compassion
6652 forgiveness
6689 mercy of Christ