30 Bible Verses About Mercy

There are countless Bible verses about mercy that tell us about God’s mercy. And these Bible verses also advise us that we should be merciful because God loves the merciful. God’s righteous servants are merciful to people and God is merciful to those who are merciful. There are many figures in the Bible who are mentioned in the Bible in terms of mercy. i.e., Jesus, Joseph, David, Moses, Jonah, Paul, Peter, Ruth, Esther, Hannah and Elisha.

Compassion And Mercy of God

Verse#1

“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.”

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Old-Testament

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Exodus 34:6

Explanation

In this verse, through Moses God says that He is very kind and merciful. God is not quick to show his anger, but he quickly express his love and merciful. He is very faithful.

Verse#2

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 103:8

Explanation

In this verse, David describes the attributes of God and says that God is very merciful and kind to His servants. God is not quick to show anger but quick to show mercy.

Verse#

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

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Old-Testament

Reference

Lamentations 3:22-23

Explanation

In this verse, Jeremiah says that God is always merciful and His mercy never ends. God sends mercy to His servants every morning. He has treasures of mercy, love and compassion.

Verse#4

“Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.”

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Old-Testament

Reference

Isaiah 55:7

Explanation

In this verse, Jeremiah instructs the wicked and sinful people and also comforts them. He says that sinners should turn away from their sins and turn to God. When they return to God, He will accept them because He is very merciful.

Verse#5

“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.”

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Old-Testament

Reference

Micah 7:18-19

Explanation

This verse says that God forgives the sins of his people. If there were anyone other in the place of God He would never forgive sins, but God is very merciful. He forgives the sins of sinners when they repent to God.

Verse#6

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

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New-Testament

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Matthew 5:7

Explanation

In this verse, Jesus says that God will show mercy to those who show mercy to others.

Verse#7

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

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New-Testament

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Luke 6:36

Explanation

In this verse Jesus teaches us and says that God is very merciful. Therefore, we should also adopt this attribute of him and be merciful.

Verse#8

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

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New-Testament

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Ephesians 2:4-5

Explanation

In this verse, Paul says that through Jesus God gave us life and gave us mercy. We were lying in sin, but God gave us life from death through him.

Verse#9

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

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New-Testament

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Explanation

In this verse, Paul says that the God of Jesus is very merciful. We should praise him, who has mercy and comforts us in every difficulty and in spite of our sins.

Verse#10

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

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New-Testament

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Titus 3:5

Explanation

In this verse, Paul advises that we are not saved because of our good deeds , but only because of God’s mercy. It is His mercy that saves us from difficulties.

Expressing Mercy to Others

In these verses, it is mentioned that we should adopt an attitude of mercy towards others and this mercy can be done in the form of love and kindness.

Verse#11

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

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Old-Testament

Reference

Leviticus 19:18

Explanation

In this verse, through Moses, God commands the people and says that one should not take revenge on one’s neighbors. If they commit any mistake, they should be forgiven. One should adopt an attitude of love and mercy towards them. There should not be any kind of jealousy in one’s heart for one’s neighbor.

Verse#12

It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

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Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 14:21

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon says that one should not despise one’s neighbors but should consider them as one’s brother. He who shows mercy to the poor and helps the weak, God is very pleased with him.

Verse#13

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

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Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 21:21

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon says that those who love others and take the straight path, they get a lot of success and honor in life. God blesses them abundantly.

Verse#

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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Old-Testament

Reference

Micah 6:8

Explanation

In this verse, God says that people should be treated with justice, mercy and should walk humbly with God. It is very important to have justice in a society. Best relationships can be built when people have mercy in their hearts.

Verse#15

This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’

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Old-Testament

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Zechariah 7:9-10

Explanation

In this verse, it is said that we should adopt justice, mercy and compassion. People should do mercy and treat each other with love.

Verse#16

Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’

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New-Testament

Reference

Matthew 18:33

Explanation

In this verse, Jesus says that if a person didn’t show mercy to others God would also not show mercy to him. Therefore, a person should be merciful to others as God shows mercy to him.

Verse#17

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 to you.

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New-Testament

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Luke 6:38

Explanation

In this verse Jesus says that if you show mercy, you will be shown mercy by God. It means that what we give, that is what is given to us.

Verse#18

The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

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New-Testament

Reference

Matthew 25:40

Explanation

In this verse, Jesus says that if someone shows mercy to another person and helps him, he has actually helped Jesus.

Verse#19

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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New-Testament

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Colossians 3:12-13

Explanation

In this verse, Paul advised us that we should become merciful, kind, gentle and patient. This is the duty of all to forgive other’s sins as a Christian.

Verse#20

Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

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New-Testament

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James 2:13

Explanation

In this verse, James says that God will not show mercy in his judgment to a person who does not show mercy to others. He who will be shown mercy will be successful in God’s court. And he who did not show mercy will not be shown mercy.

God’s Mercy in Times of Trouble

Verse#21

Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death.

Explanation

In this verse, Jonah expresses his belief and says that I have full faith in God that He is very merciful and kind. He forgives people and has mercy on them.

Verse#26

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

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New-Testament

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Hebrews 4:16

Explanation

In this verse Paul says that we have full faith in God that He will show mercy. So we can go to the throne of God and God will have mercy on us.

Verse#27

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (Proverbs 28:13)

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (Matthew 5:7)

For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead. (Psalm 86:13)

Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. (Psalm 86:1)

Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! (Isaiah 30:18)

Conclusion

In these Bible verses, God exhorts us to be merciful and says that God loves those who are merciful and on the Day of Judgment, God will show mercy to those who were merciful to others. God is very kind and merciful. Because of this mercy of God we are saved in the form of Jesus. These Bible verses describe the merciful attributes of God and admonish us that we too should be kind and merciful to others.