Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave
Colossians 3:12-13
So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
2 Corinthians 2:10
If you forgive anyone anything, I too forgive [that one]; and what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of [and with the approval of] Christ,
Matthew 6:12
Matthew 6:14-15
Mark 11:25
Luke 6:37
Romans 12:20-21
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
2 Corinthians 2:7
so instead [of further rebuke, now] you should rather [graciously] forgive and comfort and encourage him, to keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father];
1 Peter 3:8-9
Finally, all of you be like-minded [united in spirit], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted [courteous and compassionate toward each other as members of one household], and humble in spirit;
1 John 1:9
If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].
Genesis 50:17-18
‘You are to say to Joseph, “I beg you, please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong.”’ Now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
Ruth 2:20
Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed of the Lord who has not ceased His kindness to the living and to the dead.” Again Naomi said to her, “The man is one of our closest relatives, one who has the right to
Psalm 112:4-5
Light arises in the darkness for the upright;
He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright—in right standing with God).
Psalm 112:9
He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Psalm 145:9
The Lord is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works [the entirety of things created].
Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 19:22
That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love,
But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar.
Isaiah 57:1
Faithful and devout men are taken away, while no one understands
That the righteous person is taken away [to be spared] from disaster and evil.
Matthew 18:21-35
Then Peter came to Him and asked, “Lord, how many times will my brother sin against me and I forgive him and let it go? Up to seven times?”
Luke 1:78
Because of the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us,
Luke 6:35
Luke 11:4
Luke 17:4
Acts 28:2
And the
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
2 Corinthians 6:6
in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,
James 5:11
You know we call those blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] who were steadfast and endured [difficult circumstances]. You have heard of the patient endurance of Job and you have seen the Lord’s outcome [how He richly blessed Job]. The Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.
2 Peter 1:7
and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
1 John 2:12
I am writing to you, little children (believers, dear ones), because your sins have been forgiven for His name’s sake [you have been pardoned and released from spiritual debt through His name because you have confessed His name, believing in Him as Savior].
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Kind
Tender-hearted
General references
Bible References
Kind
Light arises in the darkness for the upright;
He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright—in right standing with God).
That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love,
But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar.
Faithful and devout men are taken away, while no one understands
That the righteous person is taken away [to be spared] from disaster and evil.
Tender-hearted
The Lord is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works [the entirety of things created].
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Because of the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us,