Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  6000 Sin and salvation  »  6600 Aspects of salvation  »  6686 mercy  »  6689 mercy, of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ displays the same attitude of grace and mercy towards men and women as his Father does.

Jesus Christ is merciful

Luke 4:16-21 See also Isaiah 61:1-2

John 15:12-13 See also 2 Corinthians 8:9; Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 4:7; Philippians 2:1; 1 Timothy 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:18; Timothy 2:1; Jude 21

Jesus Christ's concern for people in need

Matthew 9:36 pp Mark 6:34 See also Matthew 14:14; Matthew 15:32 pp Mark 8:2; Matthew 23:37 pp Luke 13:34

Jesus Christ's response to appeals for mercy

Matthew 20:30-34 See also Matthew 8:2-3 pp Mark 1:39-40 pp Luke 5:12-13; Matthew 8:5-13; Matthew 9:18-30; Matthew 15:22; Matthew 17:14-18; John 11:6; 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Jesus Christ's mercy in response to judgment

John 12:47

Jesus Christ as high priest

Hebrews 2:17-18 See also Hebrews 4:15

Jesus Christ's mercy is shown in his actions

In salvation

Ephesians 5:2 See also Luke 19:10; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:25; 1 Timothy 1:14-16; Titus 3:4-7

In forgiveness

Luke 23:34 See also Mark 2:10

In blessing

Mark 10:13-16 pp Matthew 19:13-15

See also

2015  Christ, compassion
2027  Christ, grace & mercy
2033  Christ, humanity
2048  Christ, love of
2078  Christ, sonship of
2306  Christ, high priest
6654  forgiveness, Christ's ministry