James 5:11

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Notice that we say that those who endure are blessed. You've heard about the patience of Job, and you've seen how the Lord brought this to a positive conclusion—for the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 21:13

David replied to Gad, “This is an awful situation for me! Please, let the Lord decide my punishment, for he is so merciful. Don't let me be punished by people.”

2 Chronicles 30:9

If you come back to the Lord, your relatives and children will receive mercy from their captors and will return to this land. For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. He will not reject you if you come back to him.”

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen to you, and forgot about all the miracles you did for them. They became obstinate and decided to choose themselves a leader to take them back to slavery in Egypt. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and merciful, slow to get angry, and full of trustworthy love. You did not give up on them,

Nehemiah 9:31

But because of your wonderful mercy you did not finish with them, and you did not abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.

Job 1:1

Once there was a man called Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was a man of integrity who did what was right. He respected God and avoided evil.

Job 1:2

He had seven sons and three daughters.

Job 2:10

But he told her, “You're talking just like any foolish woman would! Should we receive only good from God, and not evil?” Despite all this, Job said nothing sinful.

Job 23:10

Yet he always knows where I'm going. When he has proved me, I will come out shining like gold.

Psalm 103:13

Like a loving father, the Lord is kind and compassionate to those who follow him.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is kind and gracious, not quick-tempered, and full of trustworthy love.

Psalm 116:5

The Lord is so kind and good! Our God is so compassionate!

Psalm 119:132

Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.

Psalm 145:8

The Lord is gracious and merciful, not easily angered, and full of trustworthy love.

Psalm 37:37

Observe the innocent, look at those who do right! Those who love peace have a future!

Psalm 51:1

God, please be gracious to me, because of your trustworthy love, because of your infinite kindness please wipe away my sins.

Psalm 78:38

But being compassionate he pardoned their guilt and did not destroy all of them. He often held back his anger—he did not pour out all his fury.

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to become angry, full of trustworthy love and faithfulness.

Psalm 86:5

For you, Lord, are good; you are forgiving and full of trustworthy love for all who come to you.

Psalm 94:12

Those you discipline are happy, Lord; those you teach from your Law.

Exodus 34:6

The Lord passed in front of him, calling out, “Yahweh! Yahweh! I am the God of grace and mercy! I am slow to become angry, full of trustworthy love and always faithful.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

Completing something is better than starting it. Being patient is better than being proud.

Isaiah 63:7

I want to tell everyone about the Lord's trustworthy love. I will praise the Lord for everything he's done for us—all the good things he has done for the descendants of Israel because of his kindness and his infinite trustworthy love.

Isaiah 63:9

He suffered with them in all their suffering, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and kindness he redeemed them. He picked them up and carried them all throughout those years long ago.

Lamentations 3:22

The trustworthy love of the Lord never ends, and his compassion has no limit.

Daniel 9:9

Yet you, the Lord our God, are compassionate and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you.

Joel 2:13

Repent in your minds, and not by tearing your clothes.” Come back to the Lord your God for he is gracious and kind. He is slow to get angry and full of faithful love, and changes his mind about sending punishment.

Jonah 4:2

He prayed to the Lord and told him, “Lord, wasn't this what I said when I was back home? That's why I ran away to Tarshish in the first place! For I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, very patient and full of kindhearted love, who relents from sending disaster.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you who forgives sin and passes over the rebellion of those who are left of his special people? You do not remain angry forever because you delight in showing faithful love.

Numbers 14:18

The Lord is slow to become angry and is full of trustworthy love, forgiving sin and rebellion. However, he will not allow the guilty to go unpunished, bringing the consequences of the parents' sin on their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Matthew 10:22

Everyone will hate you because you follow me, but those who endure until the end will be saved.

Luke 1:50

His mercy lasts for generation after generation to those who respect him.

Luke 11:10

For everyone who asks, receives; and everyone who seeks, finds; and to everyone who knocks the door will be opened.

Luke 6:36

Be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

Romans 2:4

Or is it that you're treating his wonderful kindness, tolerance, and patience with contempt, not realizing that God in his kindness is trying to lead you to repent?

Ephesians 1:6

So we praise him for his glorious grace that he so kindly gave us in his beloved Son.

Ephesians 2:4

But God in his generous mercy, because of the amazing love he had for us

Hebrews 10:39

But we're not the kind of people who draw back and end up being lost. We are those who trust in God to save us.

Hebrews 3:14

For we are partners with Christ as long as we hold on to our confidence in God from beginning to end.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is a son, in charge of God's house. And we are God's house as long as we hold on with confidence to the hope we boast we believe in.

James 1:12

Happy is anyone who patiently endures temptation, for when they've proved that they are trustworthy, they will receive the crown of life which God promises to those who love him.

James 1:2

My friends, choose to stay happy even when all kinds of troubles come your way,

1 Peter 1:13

Make sure your minds are in gear. Be clear-headed. Fix your hope exclusively on the grace you'll be given when Jesus is revealed.

1 Peter 3:14

For even if you suffer for doing what's right, you're still better off. Don't be scared over what people threaten, don't worry about it;

2 Peter 2:9

As you can see, the Lord is able to rescue from their troubles those who respect him, and to keep the wicked until the day of judgment when their punishment is completed.