Compassion - My Word of God - KJV Bible Keyword Search

Matthew 9:36

KJV: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

NKJV: But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

NIV: When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Interpretation: Jesus felt deep compassion when He saw suffering crowds. Their weariness and confusion moved Him emotionally. He compared them to sheep lacking direction and protection. The verse reveals Christ's tender heart toward struggling people. His compassion motivated His ministry and miracles.

Tweet Text: Matthew 9:36 Jesus had compassion on the crowds, seeing them weary and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. His heart moves toward struggling people. #compassion #mercy #kindness #mywordofgod

Colossians 3:12

KJV: Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

NKJV: Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;

NIV: Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Interpretation: Paul instructs believers to wear compassion like clothing. God's chosen people should display tender mercies outwardly. Compassion joins kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience as essential character traits. The verse treats these qualities as items believers actively put on each day through deliberate choice.

Tweet Text: Colossians 3:12 Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience. God's people actively wear these traits daily. #compassion #mercy #kindness #mywordofgod

Psalm 103:13

KJV: Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

NKJV: As a father pities his children, so the LORD pities those who fear Him.

NIV: As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.

Interpretation: God's compassion resembles a loving father's care for his children. Those who reverence God experience His fatherly tenderness. The verse uses family imagery to explain God's relationship with believers. He does not relate to His people coldly or distantly but with parental warmth and care.

Tweet Text: Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. He relates with parental warmth. #compassion #mercy #pity #mywordofgod

Mark 1:41

KJV: And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.

NKJV: Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."

NIV: Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!"

Interpretation: Jesus responded to a leper with compassion that led to action. He touched someone others avoided and declared His willingness to heal. Compassion moved Jesus beyond feeling to doing. The verse shows that genuine compassion results in practical help for suffering people.

Tweet Text: Mark 1:41 Jesus touched the leper with compassion and healed him. Genuine compassion leads beyond feeling to practical action for the suffering. #compassion #mercy #kindness #mywordofgod

Lamentations 3:32

KJV: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

NKJV: Though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies.

NIV: Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.

Interpretation: Even when God allows grief, His compassion returns. He does not abandon people in suffering but shows compassion according to His abundant mercy. The verse acknowledges life's painful seasons while affirming God's tender response. His mercies are numerous and never run dry.

Tweet Text: Lamentations 3:32 Even when God allows grief, He shows compassion according to His abundant mercies. He never abandons the suffering. #compassion #mercy #love #mywordofgod

1 Peter 3:8

KJV: Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

NKJV: Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

NIV: Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

Interpretation: Peter calls believers to show compassion toward each other. Unity of mind and mutual care should characterize Christian community. Being tenderhearted and courteous reflects Christ's character. The verse describes how believers should treat fellow Christians, with sympathy and brotherly love.

Tweet Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Be compassionate toward one another. Unity, sympathy, and tenderhearted care should mark Christian community. #compassion #mercy #love #mywordofgod

Matthew 14:14

KJV: And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

NKJV: And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.

NIV: When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Interpretation: Jesus saw the crowd's needs and responded with compassion. His inner feeling led directly to healing action. The verse connects emotional compassion with practical ministry. Jesus did not feel sorry for people from a distance. He acted on His compassion by meeting their physical needs.

Tweet Text: Matthew 14:14 Jesus saw the crowd, felt compassion, and healed their sick. He didn't feel sorry from a distance; He acted on His compassion. #compassion #mercy #kindness #mywordofgod

Zechariah 7:9

KJV: Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:

NKJV: "Thus says the LORD of hosts: 'Execute true justice, show mercy and compassion everyone to his brother.

NIV: "This is what the LORD Almighty said: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.

Interpretation: God commands His people to practice justice alongside compassion. True judgment and mercy belong together, not as opposites. Every person should show compassion to others. The verse presents compassion as God's requirement, not merely a nice option. It balances fairness with tenderness.

Tweet Text: Zechariah 7:9 God commands true justice with mercy and compassion. Fairness and tenderness belong together in how we treat others. #compassion #mercy #kindness #mywordofgod

Luke 15:20

KJV: And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

NKJV: "And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.

NIV: So he got up and went to his father. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

Interpretation: The father in Jesus' parable represents God's compassionate response to returning sinners. He watched for his wayward son and felt compassion immediately upon seeing him. The father ran to embrace his child rather than waiting for explanations. The verse illustrates God's eager, compassionate welcome for repentant people.

Tweet Text: Luke 15:20 The father saw his returning son and ran to embrace him with compassion. God eagerly welcomes repentant sinners. #compassion #mercy #love #mywordofgod

Exodus 34:6

KJV: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

NKJV: And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth,

NIV: And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,

Interpretation: God proclaimed His own character to Moses. Compassion appears first in His self-description. He identifies Himself as gracious, patient, and overflowing with goodness. The verse reveals God's fundamental nature directly from His own words. Compassion stands at the core of who God is.

Tweet Text: Exodus 34:6 God proclaimed His own character: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Compassion stands at the core of who He is. #compassion #mercy #kindness #mywordofgod

Keyword: Compassion