Dictionary of Bible Themes 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 1:3Jesus Christ shows the compassion of God See also 2 Chronicles 36:15Psalms 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 12:20The demonstration of Jesus Christ's compassion See also In supporting the weak Isaiah 42:3Matthew 19:14 pp Mk 10:14 Matthew 14:14pp Lk 18:16 In healing the sick See also Matthew 20:34pp Lk 9:11 Mark 1:41pp Mk 10:52 pp Lk 18:42-43 Luke 13:12pp Mt 8:3 pp Lk 5:13 Luke 7:13See also In comforting the bereaved Luke 8:50John 11:33-35; 19:25-27; 20:14-16 pp Mk 5:36 Matthew 15:32In feeding the hungry See also Matthew 14:16pp Mk 8:2-3 pp Mk 6:37 pp Lk 9:13 Matthew 9:36pp Jn 6:5-6 In finding and forgiving lost sinners See also Isaiah 40:11pp Mk 6:34 Matthew 18:14; 23:37-38Luke 7:47-48 John 8:10-11 pp Lk 13:34-35 Matthew 11:28-29See also In giving rest to those who are burdened or abandoned Mark 1:40-41Luke 11:46; 15:1-2; 17:12-14 pp Mt 8:1-3 pp Lk 5:12-13 Luke 10:36-37Jesus Christ's compassion is a model for Christians to follow See also John 13:34; 17:18Philippians 2:1 See also 1030 God, compassion1055 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 |



