Bible Verses About Kindness & Compassion

“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

“to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.”

“Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.”

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

“In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.”

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

“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.”

““This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.”

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,”

“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.””

“If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.”

“But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,”

“You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.”

“And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.”

“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.”

“A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.”

“Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.”

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

“But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”

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

“Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.”

“He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’””

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”

“Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?”

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.”

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.”

“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?”

“When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

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

“And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.”

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

“Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail.”

“Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.”

“and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.”

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

“Show hospitality to one another without complaining.”

“Continue in brotherly love.”

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

“In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’””

“A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!”

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”