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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.

Jesus Christ shows the compassion of God

2 Corinthians 1:3 See also 2 Chronicles 36:15; Psalm 86:15; Hosea 11:4,8-9; Luke 1:72,78; Luke 15:20

The compassion of Jesus Christ is the basis of Christian confidence

Hebrews 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 See also Isaiah 42:3; Matthew 19:14 pp Mark 10:14 pp Luke 18:16

In healing the sick

Matthew 14:14 pp Luke 9:11 See also Matthew 20:34 pp Mark 10:52 pp Luke 18:42-43; Mark 1:41 pp Matthew 8:3 pp Luke 5:13; Luke 13:12

In comforting the bereaved

Luke 7:13 See also Luke 8:50 pp Mark 5:36; John 11:33-35; John 19:25-27; John 20:14-16

In feeding the hungry

Matthew 15:32 pp Mark 8:2-3 See also Matthew 14:16 pp Mark 6:37 pp Luke 9:13 pp John 6:5-6

In finding and forgiving lost sinners

Matthew 9:36 pp Mark 6:34 See also Isaiah 40:11; Matthew 18:14; Matthew 23:37-38 pp Luke 13:34-35; Luke 7:47-48; John 8:10-11

In giving rest to those who are burdened or abandoned

Matthew 11:28-29 See also Mark 1:40-41 pp Matthew 8:1-3 pp Luke 5:12-13; Luke 11:46; Luke 15:1-2; Luke 17:12-14

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

Luke 10:36-37 See also John 13:34; John 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