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An aspect of God's nature which is reflected in his sympathetic understanding of human weakness and his restoration of those in trouble.

God is compassionate by nature

2 Corinthians 1:3 See also Exodus 33:19, Exodus 34:6; Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 116:5, Psalm 119:156; Hosea 1:7; Joel 2:13

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

God shows compassion as a parent

Psalm 103:13–14 See also Isaiah 49:15–16, Isaiah 63:15–16; Jeremiah 31:20

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.

God shows compassion to all

Psalm 145:8–9

The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.

God shows compassion to those in deep trouble

Isaiah 49:13 See also Exodus 22:27; 2 Kings 13:22–23; Psalm 40:1–2, Psalm 40:11–12, Psalm 69:16–17; Isaiah 30:18; Lamentations 3:22, Lamentations 3:32; Zechariah 10:6; James 5:11

Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.

God shows compassion towards sinners

Nehemiah 9:17 See also Deuteronomy 13:17; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalm 51:1–2, Psalm 103:3–4; Isaiah 54:7–8, Isaiah 60:10; Daniel 9:9; Micah 7:19

They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.

The return from exile shows God's compassion to sinners

Ezekiel 39:25 See also Deuteronomy 30:2–3; Jeremiah 12:15, Jeremiah 30:18, Jeremiah 33:26

Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name.

God's deeds show his compassion

Psalm 111:3–4 See also Psalm 102:14; Isaiah 14:1, Isaiah 63:7

Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever. He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

God's compassion is essential to believers' well-being

Psalm 119:77 See also Psalm 77:8–9; Isaiah 63:15

May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.

God's compassion is reflected in acts of human compassion

Colossians 3:12 See also 2 Chronicles 30:9; Jeremiah 42:12; Zechariah 7:9; Luke 6:36; Ephesians 4:32

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Jesus Christ reflects God's compassion

Hebrews 4:15 See also Luke 1:72, Luke 15:20

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.