The Bible teaches that believers are called to demonstrate compassion towards others, just as God shows compassion to humanity. In Ephesians, Christians are exhorted to be kind and forgiving, while in Mark, Jesus is moved with compassion towards the crowds, demonstrating God's heart for those in need. The apostle Paul encourages believers to clothe themselves with compassion in Colossians, and to bear one another's burdens in Galatians, as they themselves have received comfort from God in times of suffering, as described in 2 Corinthians. This compassionate attitude is a hallmark of the Christian life.
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Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!