“The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” – Psalm 145:8
Bible Verses About God’s Compassion
Deuteronomy 4:31 – God shows compassion through His promises.
“For the LORD your God is a merciful God; He will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors, which He confirmed to them by oath.” – Deuteronomy 4:31
Psalms 103:13 – A father’s compassion is a reflection of God’s love.
“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” – Psalms 103:13
Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s mercies are new every morning.
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
Isaiah 54:10 – God’s compassion assures us of His unfailing love.
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” – Isaiah 54:10
Matthew 9:36 – Jesus embodies God’s compassion in His ministry.
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36
Matthew 14:14 – Jesus’s compassion leads Him to heal the sick.
“When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.” – Matthew 14:14
Luke 6:36 – We are called to be merciful as God is merciful.
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” – Luke 6:36
James 5:11 – The Lord’s compassion brings comfort in suffering.
“As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” – James 5:11
Psalms 145:9 – God’s creation is a testament to His compassion.
“The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” – Psalms 145:9
Psalm 147:3 – God heals the brokenhearted with His compassion.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
John 3:16 – God’s greatest act of compassion, sending His Son.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Romans 12:1 – Presenting ourselves as living sacrifices shows our gratitude for His mercy.
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” – Romans 12:1
Colossians 3:12 – We are called to show compassion to others.
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
Ephesians 2:4-5 – God’s great love and mercy made us alive in Christ.
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.” – Ephesians 2:4-5
Luke 15:20 – The father’s compassion in the prodigal son story.
“And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20
Philippians 2:1-2 – Encouraged to be united in love and compassion.
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind.” – Philippians 2:1-2
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast your anxieties upon Him because He cares.
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 113:4-5 – God’s compassion lifts the lowly.
“The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens! Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high…” – Psalm 113:4-5
Isaiah 30:18 – God longs to be gracious and to show compassion.
“Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.” – Isaiah 30:18
Hebrews 4:16 – Approach the throne of grace with confidence.
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” – Hebrews 4:16
Mark 1:41 – Jesus demonstrates compassion by healing a leper.
“Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, ‘I will; be clean.’ And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.” – Mark 1:41
Luke 10:33-34 – The Good Samaritan’s compassion towards the hurt man.
“But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion.” – Luke 10:33
Psalm 25:6-7 – Remember your mercy, O Lord.
“Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!” – Psalm 25:6-7
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God comforts us in all our troubles.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Matthew 15:32 – Jesus has compassion for the hungry crowd.
“Then Jesus called his disciples to him and said, ‘I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat.'” – Matthew 15:32
Psalm 51:1 – A plea for mercy and compassion from God.
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.” – Psalm 51:1
Final Thoughts
Compassion is a powerful trait of God that we see throughout scripture. It shows us how deeply God cares for humanity, offering mercy and love consistently. When we experience hard times, it’s reassuring to know God sees us and feels our pain. His compassion is a reminder to pass on that grace to those around us, encouraging us to act kindly and empathetically.
As we delve into God’s Word, let’s keep an open heart to His compassionate nature and strive to reflect that love to others. Exploring additional topics can deepen our understanding of God’s ways. I invite you to check out Bible verses about empathy for others or Bible verses about communication for more insights.