Compassion of God

God is compassionate by nature

• 2 Co 1:3
• See also Ex 33:19; Ex 34:6; Ps 86:15; Ps 103:8; Ps 116:5; Ps 119:156; Ho 1:7; Joe 2:13

God shows compassion as a parent

• Ps 103:13–14
• See also Is 49:15–16; Is 63:15–16; Je 31:20

God shows compassion to all

• Ps 145:8–9

• God shows compassion to those in deep trouble
  • Is 49:13
  • See also Ex 22:27; 2 Ki 13:22–23; Ps 40:1–2; Ps 40:11–12; Ps 69:16–17; Is 30:18; La 3:22; La 3:32; Zec 10:6; Jas 5:11
• God shows compassion towards sinners
  • Ne 9:17
  • See also Dt 13:17; Ne 9:28; Ps 51:1–2; Ps 103:3–4; Is 54:7–8; Is 60:10; Da 9:9; Mic 7:19
• The return from exile shows God’s compassion to sinners
  • Eze 39:25
  • See also Dt 30:2–3; Je 12:15; Je 30:18; Je 33:26

God’s deeds show his compassion

• Ps 111:3–4
• See also Ps 102:14; Is 14:1; Is 63:7

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

• Ps 119:77
• See also Ps 77:8–9; Is 63:15

God’s compassion is reflected in acts of human compassion

• Col 3:12
• See also 2 Ch 30:9; Je 42:12; Zec 7:9; Lk 6:36; Eph 4:32

Jesus Christ reflects God’s compassion

• Heb 4:15
• See also Lk 1:72; Lk 15:20

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