Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
But
Bible References
Merciful
Matthew 5:7
"Those persons who show mercy [toward others] will be blessed because they will be shown mercy [themselves].
Matthew 6:14
For if you forgive the wrongs people have done [to you], your heavenly Father will also forgive the wrongs you have done [to Him].
Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those at His right side, 'You who are blessed by my Father, come and receive the kingdom which has been prepared for you since the creation of the world,
Luke 6:38
Give [to others] and you will have [things] given to you. People will pour into your lap a full measure [of goods]; it will be pressed down, shaken together and running over [the edges]. Because the standard you use in giving [to others] will be the standard used [by them or God] in giving back to you."
2 Corinthians 9:6
But [remember] this: The person who plants only a few seeds will harvest a meager crop. And the one who plants many seeds [Note: The Greek says, "plants with blessings"] will harvest a bumper crop.
Philippians 4:17
[Now] it is not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for the benefit that [such a gift] will add to your [spiritual] account [with God].
But
James 2:13
For the person who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. [For] mercy wins out over condemnation.
James 5:1
Come on now, you rich people, cry and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you.