Bible Verses About Compassion to Others

“When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”

“As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.”

“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 encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.”

“Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, saying, “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’

“But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.”

“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.”

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.”

“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.”

“When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.”

“Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.”

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.”

“For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.”

“They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.”

“Light dawns in the darkness for the upright — for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.”

“Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.”

“Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.”

“Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’

“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!”

“Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.”

“He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.”

“I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name — the LORD — in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

“So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.”

“See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

“The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.”

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.”

“But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion.”

“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.”

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.”

“If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.”

“On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

“So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.”

“A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long. Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God. Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You. But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant. Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.”

“He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.”

“It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.”

“Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.”

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.”

“He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.”

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

“In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

“Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.”

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

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

“The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.”

“I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.”

“And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;”