Jonah 4:2

Free Bible Version

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 19:4

and traveled another day's journey into the desert. He sat down under a broom tree and asked to die. “I've had enough now, Lord,” he said. “Take my life! I'm no better than my forefathers.”

Psalm 103:8

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

Psalm 145:8

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

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 90:13

Lord, how long will it be before you come back to us and have pity on us your servants?

Exodus 32:14

The Lord changed his mind over the disaster he threatened to cause his people.

Jeremiah 18:8

However, if that nation I warned gives up its evil ways, then I will change my mind regarding the disaster I was about to bring.

Jeremiah 20:7

You fooled me, Lord, and I let myself be fooled! You're stronger than me—you've won! I've become a joke people laugh at all day long. Everyone is mocking me.

Jeremiah 26:13

So change your ways and do what's right, and do what Lord your God tells you, so that he won't have to carry out the disaster he has announced he will bring down on you.

Jeremiah 42:10

If you will stay right here in this country, then I will build you up and I won't tear you down; I will plant you and I won't uproot you; because I'm very sad about the disaster I have brought down on you.

Amos 7:3

So the Lord changed his mind. “It won't happen,” said the Lord.

Amos 7:6

So the Lord changed his mind. “This too won't happen,” said the Lord.

Jonah 1:3

But Jonah left and ran away to Tarshish to get away from the Lord. He went to Joppa where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He paid the fare and went on board to sail to Tarshish in order to get away from the Lord.

Jonah 3:10

God saw what they had done—that they had given up their evil ways—so he changed his mind and did not carry out the destruction he had threatened.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? God may change his mind and relent. He may decide not to destroy us in his fierce anger.”

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.

Luke 10:29

But the man wanted to vindicate himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Deuteronomy 4:31

The Lord your God is a merciful God. He won't abandon you or destroy you or forget the agreement he made with your forefathers, confirmed by a solemn promise.