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The term “compassion” refers to a feeling of concern for people, especially for those who are suffering. A “compassionate” person cares about other people and helps them.
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The term “compassion” refers to a feeling of concern for people, especially for those who are suffering. A “compassionate” person cares about other people and helps them.
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* The word “compassion” usually includes caring about people in need, as well as taking action to help them.
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* The word “compassion” refers to caring about people in need, as well as taking action to help them.
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* The Bible says that God is compassionate, that is, he is full of love and mercy.
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* The Bible says that God is compassionate, that is, he is full of love and mercy.
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* In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he tells them to “clothe themselves with compassion.” He is instructing them to care about people and to actively help others who are in need.
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* The literal meaning of “compassion” is “bowels of mercy.” This is an expression that means “mercy” or “pity.” Other languages may have their own expression that means this.
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* Ways of translating “compassion” could include, “deep caring” or "pity" or “helpful mercy.”
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* Ways of translating “compassion” could include, “a deep caring for” or “helpful mercy.”
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* The term “compassionate” could also be translated as, “caring and helpful” or “deeply loving and merciful.”
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* The term “compassionate” could also be translated as, “caring and helpful” or “deeply loving and merciful.”
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## Bible References:
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