Joel 2:18

Good News Translation

Then the Lord showed concern for his land; he had mercy on his people.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:31

There will be people in Jerusalem and on Mount Zion who will survive, because the Lord is determined to make this happen.

Psalm 103:13

As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honor him.

Psalm 103:17

But for those who honor the Lord, his love lasts forever, and his goodness endures for all generations

Isaiah 37:32

There will be people in Jerusalem and on Mount Zion who will survive, because the Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.

Isaiah 42:13

The Lord goes out to fight like a warrior; he is ready and eager for battle. He gives a war cry, a battle shout; he shows his power against his enemies.

Isaiah 60:10

The Lord says to Jerusalem, “Foreigners will rebuild your walls, And their kings will serve you. In my anger I punished you, But now I will show you my favor and mercy.

Isaiah 63:15

Lord, look upon us from heaven, where you live in your holiness and glory. Where is your great concern for us? Where is your power? Where are your love and compassion? Do not ignore us.

Isaiah 63:9

from all their suffering. It was not an angel, but the Lord himself who saved them. In his love and compassion he rescued them. He had always taken care of them in the past,

Jeremiah 31:20

“Israel, you are my dearest child, the one I love best. Whenever I mention your name, I think of you with love. My heart goes out to you; I will be merciful.

Lamentations 3:22

The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,

Zechariah 1:14

and the angel told me to proclaim what the Lord Almighty had said: “I have a deep love and concern for Jerusalem, my holy city,

Zechariah 8:2

“I have longed to help Jerusalem because of my deep love for her people, a love which has made me angry with her enemies.

Luke 15:20

So he got up and started back to his father. “He was still a long way from home when his father saw him; his heart was filled with pity, and he ran, threw his arms around his son, and kissed him.

Deuteronomy 32:16

Their idolatry made the Lord jealous; the evil they did made him angry.

Deuteronomy 32:36

The Lord will rescue his people when he sees that their strength is gone. He will have mercy on those who serve him, when he sees how helpless they are.

Deuteronomy 32:43

“Nations, you must praise the Lord's people— he punishes all who kill them. He takes revenge on his enemies and forgives the sins of his people.”

James 5:11

We call them happy because they endured. You have heard of Job's patience, and you know how the Lord provided for him in the end. For the Lord is full of mercy and compassion.

Judges 10:16

So they got rid of their foreign gods and worshiped the Lord; and he became troubled over Israel's distress.