Scripture teaches that believers should cultivate a deep sense of compassion and understanding towards others, as seen in Romans 12:15, where we are instructed to "weep with those who weep." The apostle Peter encourages unity and harmony among believers, urging them to be sympathetic and loving towards one another in 1 Peter 3:8. This empathetic spirit is also reflected in Ephesians 4:32, where we are called to forgive and show kindness to others, just as God has shown to us. By following Jesus' golden rule, as stated in Matthew 7:12, and loving one another as He commanded in John 15:12, we demonstrate our commitment to walking in empathy and compassion.
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Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. Jesus wept.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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.