Affection

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.

Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”

His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.

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

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.

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

“It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”

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.

Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

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

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

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?