Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

Be merciful (responsive, compassionate, tender) just as your [heavenly] Father is merciful.

And the Lord seeing her, was moved with tender compassion for her, and said, Weep not.

And other [seed] fell among thorns, which grew up with it and [eventually] choked out [the tender sprouts].

was moved with tender compassion, And going to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and setting him on his own beast, he brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

they watch'd then, and suborn'd spies, who under pretence of their tender consciences, might ensnare him in his discourse, and so betray him to the civil power and jurisdiction of the governor.