12 Bible Verses about pity
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For his words to Moses are-'I will take pity on whom I take pity, and be merciful to whom I am merciful.'
Standing still, some distance off, they called out loudly: "Jesus! Sir! pity us!"
When he saw her, the Master was moved with compassion for her, and he said to her: "Do not weep."
If all that we have done has been to place our hope in Christ for this life, then we of all men are the most to be pitied.
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?
Hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to call out: "Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me."
"From his childhood," he answered; "and it has often thrown him into fire and into water to put an end to his life; but, if you can possibly do anything, take pity on us, and help us!"
Meanwhile the tax-gatherer stood at a distance, not venturing even 'to raise his eyes to Heaven'; but he kept striking his breast and saying 'O God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
And he got up and went to his father. But, while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was deeply moved; he ran and threw his arms round his neck and kissed him.
From Thematic Bible
Pity » Not to be shown to offenders
Pity » Of God
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
Pity » Instances of » The master of the unforgiving servant
Pity » Of jesus
On getting out of the boat, Jesus saw a great crowd, and his heart was moved at the sight of them, because they were 'like sheep without a shepherd'; and he began to teach them many things.
Topics on Pity
Self Pity
1 Corinthians 10:10-11And do not murmur, as some of them murmured, and so 'were destroyed by the Angel of Death.'