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100 Bible Verses About Empathy

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    Luke 19:41-42

    41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.”

    Related Themes: Tears

    Hebrews 5:2

    2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.”

    Related Themes: Ignorance

    Isaiah 30:18

    18 And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.”

    Related Themes: Justice Patience Justice Waiting Social Justice

    Psalm 116:5

    5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.”

    1 Kings 3:9-12

    9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”

    Related Themes: Discernment

    1 Peter 4:10

    10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”

    Related Themes: Serving Others Stewardship Volunteering Education

    1 Corinthians 2:3

    3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.”

    Related Themes: Self Confidence

    Mark 1:41

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

    Hebrews 2:14-15

    14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”

    Related Themes: Omnipotence Freedom Suffering Satan Glorification

    Isaiah 49:13

    13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.”

    Related Themes: Comfort Singing Restoration

    Romans 8:26

    26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

    Related Themes: Holy Spirit Prayer Anxiety And Depression Holy Spirit Discouragement

    Psalm 72:13

    13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.”

    Exodus 33:19

    19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.”

    Psalm 23:1-6

    1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”

    Related Themes: Criticism Gossip Life Hope Omnipotence

    James 5:11

    11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”

    Related Themes: Perseverance Patience Healing Endurance Affliction

    Acts 20:35

    35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

    Related Themes: Money Serving Others Charity Generosity Finances

    Luke 15:20

    20 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.”

    Romans 12:15-16

    15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”

    Related Themes: Joy Emotions Friendship Kindness

    Psalm 103:13

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

    Related Themes: Respecting Your Parents Reverence Children Fear Parents

    Mark 7:32-35

    32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.”

    Acts 17:10-11

    10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”

    Related Themes: Trespassing Criticism Omnipotence Frustration Lust

    John 11:19

    19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.”

    Leviticus 19:33-34

    33 And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him.34 But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”

    Related Themes: Strangers Equality Trespassing Hospitality

    Deuteronomy 10:19

    19 Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”

    Related Themes: Strangers

    Luke 7:11-16

    11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.”

    Acts 16:30-34

    30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.”

    Related Themes: Salvation

    Mark 5:3-4

    3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.”

    Acts 16:24-28

    24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.”

    John 11:33

    33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,”

    Related Themes: Tears Omnipotence

    Romans 5:12

    12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”

    Related Themes: Trespassing Original Sin Sin Afterlife Glorification

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