Joel 2:18

New International Reader's Version

Then the Lord was concerned for his land. He took pity on his people.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:31

Out of Jerusalem will come those who remain. Out of Mount Zion will come those who survive. “The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens. He rules over all.

Psalm 103:13

A father is tender and kind to his children. In the same way, the Lord is tender and kind to those who have respect for him.

Psalm 103:17

But the Lord’s love for those who have respect for him lasts for ever and ever. Their children’s children will know that he always does what is right.

Isaiah 37:32

Out of Jerusalem will come the people who remain. Out of Mount Zion will come those who are still left alive. My great love will make sure that happens. I rule over all.

Isaiah 42:13

The Lord will march out like a mighty warrior. He will stir up his anger like a soldier getting ready to fight. He will shout the battle cry. And he will win the battle over his enemies.

Isaiah 60:10

“People from other lands will rebuild your walls. Their kings will serve you. When I was angry with you, I struck you. But now I will show you my tender love.

Isaiah 63:15

Lord, look down from heaven. Look down from your holy and glorious throne. Where is your great love for us? Where is your power? Why don’t you show us your tender love and concern?

Isaiah 63:9

When they suffered, he suffered with them. He sent his angel to save them. He set them free because he is loving and kind. He lifted them up and carried them. He did it again and again in days long ago.

Jeremiah 31:20

Aren’t the people of Ephraim my dear children? Aren’t they the children I take delight in? I often speak against them. But I still remember them. So my heart longs for them. I love them with a tender love,” announces the Lord.

Lamentations 3:22

The Lord loves us very much. So we haven’t been completely destroyed. His loving concern never fails.

Zechariah 1:14

Then the angel said, “Announce this message. Say, ‘The Lord who rules over all says, “I am very jealous for my people in Jerusalem and Zion.

Zechariah 8:2

“I am very jealous for my people in Zion. In fact, I am burning with jealousy for them.”

Luke 15:20

So he got up and went to his father. “While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him. He was filled with tender love for his son. He ran to him. He threw his arms around him and kissed him.

Deuteronomy 32:16

They made him jealous by serving false gods. They made him angry by worshiping statues of gods. He hated those gods.

Deuteronomy 32:36

The Lord will come to the aid of his people. He’ll show tender love to those who serve him. He will know when their strength is gone. He’ll see that no one at all is left.

Deuteronomy 32:43

You nations, be full of joy. Be joyful together with God’s people. The Lord will get even with his enemies. He will pay them back for killing those who serve him. He will wipe away the sin of his land and people.

James 5:11

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

Judges 10:16

Then they got rid of the false gods that were among them. They served the Lord. And he couldn’t stand to see Israel suffer anymore.