Bible Verses About Kindness and Compassion

Scripture on showing kindness, the Golden Rule, and the compassion of Jesus toward the weak and outcast. Below are 5 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about kindness and compassion?

Scripture on showing kindness, the Golden Rule, and the compassion of Jesus toward the weak and outcast.

5 Bible Verses About Kindness and compassion (KJV)

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

Ephesians 4:32 KJV Read Ephesians chapter 4 →

“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”

Proverbs 3:3 KJV Read Proverbs chapter 3 →

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”

Micah 6:8 KJV Read Micah chapter 6 →

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”

Matthew 7:12 KJV Read Matthew chapter 7 →

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

Colossians 3:12 KJV — The Refiner's Fire — Who Can Endure? Read Colossians chapter 3 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kindness and compassion in the Bible

What does the Bible say about kindness and compassion?
Scripture on showing kindness, the Golden Rule, and the compassion of Jesus toward the weak and outcast. Key KJV passages: Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 3:3, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:12, Colossians 3:12.
What are the best Bible verses about kindness and compassion?
The most important KJV passages on kindness and compassion include: Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 3:3, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:12, Colossians 3:12. Read all 5 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about kindness and compassion?
The Bible addresses kindness and compassion throughout both Testaments. Key references include Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 3:3, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:12, Colossians 3:12. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
What does the New Testament say about kindness and compassion?
New Testament scriptures on kindness and compassion: Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 7:12, Colossians 3:12. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about kindness and compassion?
Old Testament scriptures on kindness and compassion: Proverbs 3:3, Micah 6:8. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about kindness and compassion?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 5 passages on kindness and compassion at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.

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