Jonah 4:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So he prayed: Our LORD, I knew from the very beginning that you wouldn't destroy Nineveh. That's why I left my own country and headed for Spain. You are a kind and merciful God, and you are very patient. You always show love, and you don't like to punish anyone, not even foreigners.

Cross References

1 Kings 19:4

then walked another whole day into the desert. Finally, he came to a large bush and sat down in its shade. He begged the LORD, “I've had enough. Just let me die! I'm no better off than my ancestors.”

Psalm 103:8

The LORD is merciful! He is kind and patient, and his love never fails.

Psalm 145:8

You are merciful, LORD! You are kind and patient and always loving.

Psalm 78:38

Yet God was kind. He kept forgiving their sins and didn't destroy them. He often became angry, but never lost his temper.

Psalm 86:15

But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.

Psalm 86:5

You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you.

Psalm 90:13

Help us, LORD! Don't wait! Pity your servants.

Exodus 32:14

So even though the LORD had threatened to destroy the people, he changed his mind and let them live.

Jeremiah 18:8

and that nation turns from its evil, I will change my mind.

Jeremiah 20:7

You tricked me, LORD, and I was really fooled. You are stronger than I am, and you have defeated me. People never stop sneering and insulting me.

Jeremiah 42:10

I am sorry that I had to punish you, and so I now tell you to stay here in Judah, where I will plant you and build you up, instead of tearing you down and uprooting you.

Amos 7:3

Then the LORD felt sorry and answered, “I won't let it be destroyed.”

Amos 7:6

Again the LORD felt sorry and answered, “I won't let it be destroyed.”

Jonah 1:3

Instead, Jonah ran from the LORD. He went to the seaport of Joppa and bought a ticket on a ship that was going to Spain. Then he got on the ship and sailed away to escape.

Jonah 3:10

When God saw that the people had stopped doing evil things, he had pity and did not destroy them as he had planned.

Micah 7:18

Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry for ever; you're glad to have pity

Luke 10:29

But the man wanted to show that he knew what he was talking about. So he asked Jesus, “Who are my neighbours?”

Deuteronomy 4:31

The LORD your God will have mercy—he won't destroy you or desert you. The LORD will remember his promise, and he will keep the agreement he made with your ancestors.