17 Bible Verses about Compassion

But, when he saw the crowds, his heart was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and harassed, 'like sheep without a shepherd';

On getting out of the boat, Jesus saw a great crowd, and his heart was moved at the sight of them; and he cured all the sick among them.

Afterwards Jesus called his disciples to him, and said: "My heart is moved at the sight of all these people, for they have already been with me three days and they have nothing to eat; and I am unwilling to send them away hungry, for fear that they should break down on the way."

Lastly, you should all be united, sympathetic, full of brotherly love, kind-hearted, humble-minded;

But do you, dear friends, build up your characters on the foundation of your most holy Faith, pray under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and keep within the love of God, while waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, to bring you to Immortal Life. To some show pity, because they are in doubt. 'Drag them out of the fire,' and save them. read more.
To others show pity, but with caution, hating the very clothing polluted by their touch.

For you not only sympathized with those who were in prison, but you even took the confiscation of your possessions joyfully, knowing, as you did, that you had in yourselves a greater possession and a lasting one.

The natives showed us marked kindness, for they lit a fire and took us all under shelter, because it had come on to rain and was cold.

When he saw her, the Master was moved with compassion for her, and he said to her: "Do not weep."

Jesus burst into tears.

But a Samaritan, traveling that way, came upon the man, and, when he saw him, he was moved with compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, dressing them with oil and wine, and then put him on his own mule, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

So Jesus, moved with compassion, touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight, and followed him.

Jerusalem! Jerusalem! She who slays the Prophets and stones the messengers sent to her--Oh, how often have I wished to gather your children round me, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not came!

But, if any one has worldly possessions, and yet looks on while his Brother is in want, and steels his heart against him, how can it be said that the love of God is within him?

And that very hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds, and he himself and every one belonging to him were baptized without delay.

Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying as he did so: "I am willing; become clean."

That religious observance which is pure and spotless in the eyes of God our Father is this--to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the world.

Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'

I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

Lastly, you should all be united, sympathetic, full of brotherly love, kind-hearted, humble-minded;

Let your conversation always be kindly, and seasoned, as it were, with salt; that you may know in each case what answer you ought to give.

The next day we put in to Sidon, where Julius treated Paul in a friendly manner, and allowed him to go to see his friends and receive their hospitality.

In that neighborhood there was an estate belonging to the Governor of the island, whose name was Publius. He took us up to his house, and for three days entertained us most courteously.

There were many women there, watching from a distance, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee and had been attending on him. Among them were Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebediah's sons.

After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary had gone to look at the grave,

For you not only sympathized with those who were in prison, but you even took the confiscation of your possessions joyfully, knowing, as you did, that you had in yourselves a greater possession and a lasting one.

The natives showed us marked kindness, for they lit a fire and took us all under shelter, because it had come on to rain and was cold.

May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for he often cheered me and was not ashamed of my chains.

But a Samaritan, traveling that way, came upon the man, and, when he saw him, he was moved with compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, dressing them with oil and wine, and then put him on his own mule, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Who risked their own lives to save mine. It is not I alone who thank them, but all the Churches among the Gentiles thank them also.

And that very hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds, and he himself and every one belonging to him were baptized without delay.

At this, Thomas, who was called 'The Twin,' said to his fellow-disciples: "Let us go too, so that we may die with him."

Before the Passover Festival began, Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave the world and go to the Father. He had loved those who were his own in the world, and he loved them to the last.