12 Bible Verses about pity
Most Relevant Verses
For He said to Moses [Ex. 33:19], "I will show pity to whomever I want, and I will show mercy to whomever I want."
And the master of that servant felt deep pity [for him], so released him [from custody] and canceled his debt.
If we have placed our hope in Christ while in this life only, we are to be pitied more than all [other] people.
Now whoever has [a sufficient amount of] life's possessions and [then] observes one of his [Christian] brothers who does not have enough to get by on, but does not feel sorry for him [i.e., enough to help him out], surely a love for God does not continue to live in that person's heart.
When he heard that it was Jesus from Nazareth [passing by], he began shouting, "Jesus, son of David, have pity on me."
And frequently the evil spirit has tried to kill him, throwing him into a fire or into the water. But if you can do anything [for him], have pity on us and help us."
But the tax collector stood at a distance [i.e., inconspicuously] and would not even look up to heaven, but struck his chest [i.e., in remorse], saying, 'God, [please] have mercy on a sinner like me.'
So, he got up and went to his father. But while he was still some distance [from the house], his father saw him and felt deep pity [for him], so ran and embraced him and kissed him [enthusiastically].
From Thematic Bible
Pity » Not to be shown to offenders
Pity » Of God
Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job's patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Pity » Instances of » The master of the unforgiving servant
And the master of that servant felt deep pity [for him], so released him [from custody] and canceled his debt.
Pity » Of jesus
Then Jesus left [His place of seclusion] and, seeing the large crowd, He felt deep compassion for them because they were [as disoriented] as sheep without a shepherd, so He began teaching them.
Topics on Pity
Self Pity
1 Corinthians 10:10-11Neither should you people complain as some of them did and were killed by the destroying angel [See Ex. 12:23?].