Bible Verses About Mercy

15 Bible verses about mercy

1. "The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, 'The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,'"

   This verse teaches us that God's very nature is to be incredibly kind, patient, and full of love.

2. "For the Lord your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them."

   We can feel safe because God promised never to abandon us or forget His promises to us.

3. "To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him"

   Even when we make the sad choice to disobey God, He is still ready to forgive us.

4. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

   Every single day we wake up, God has a brand new supply of love and mercy ready for us.

5. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

   God's goodness and mercy are so strong that they chase after us everywhere we go.

6. "But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness."

   When we feel like we messed up, we can remember that God is slow to get angry.

7. "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."

   God does not have a short fuse; His heart is overflowing with patience and love for you.

8. "The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made."

   God's wonderful care and kind mercy cover everything and everyone in the whole world.

9. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy."

   Jesus promises that when we are kind and forgiving to others, we will experience God's kindness too.

10. "Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

    We should treat others with gentle forgiveness because that is exactly how God treats us.

11. "For he says to Moses, 'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.'"

    God's mercy is a free gift of His love that He generously chooses to share with us.

12. "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—"

    God is not poor in mercy; He has a giant treasure chest of love that brought us to life.

13. "he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,"

    We do not have to be perfect to be saved; God saves us simply because He is merciful.

14. "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

    We never have to be scared to pray to God when we need help and forgiveness.

15. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"

    Because of Jesus rising from the dead, God's mercy gives us a wonderful, happy future.

A prayer about mercy

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being so full of mercy. Thank You that You do not punish me for my sins, but instead gave Jesus to save me. When I make mistakes, help me remember that Your mercy is new every morning. Cleanse my heart and help me to live for You. Please give me a kind heart so I can show mercy and love to others, too. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

What is the difference between grace and mercy?

Grace and mercy are like two sides of a beautiful gift. Mercy is when God does not give us the bad things we do deserve, like punishment for our sins. Grace is when God gives us the wonderful things we do not deserve, like eternal life, His love, and a home in heaven. Both come to us through Jesus.

How do I ask God for mercy?

You can ask God for mercy at any time by simply praying to Him. You do not need to use fancy words. You can say, 'God, I made a mistake, and I am sorry. Please forgive me because of Jesus.' The Bible promises that when we ask with a sincere heart, God always hears us and gives us His mercy.

Can I ever run out of God's mercy?

No, you can never run out of God's mercy. God is infinite, which means He has no limits. His love and forgiveness are like a deep ocean that never goes dry. Even when we fail many times, God's mercy is always ready to forgive us and help us get back up when we turn to Him.

Why did Jesus have to die for us to receive mercy?

God is perfectly good and fair, so sin must be punished. If God just ignored our sin, He would not be a just judge. But because He loves us, Jesus took our punishment on Himself. By dying on the cross, Jesus satisfied God's justice, opening the door wide for us to receive God's wonderful mercy.

How can I show mercy to someone who hurt me?

Showing mercy to someone who hurt you starts by choosing not to get back at them. Instead of staying angry, you can ask God to help you forgive them. Remember how much God has forgiven you. This does not mean what they did was okay, but it means you are letting go of anger and choosing peace.