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Pity
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Pleas for pity are a common feature of healing narratives (Mark 9:22 NAS, NIV, NRSV; Luke 17:13 NIV). Pity moved Jesus to heal ( Matthew 20:34 RSV). Jesus used a compassionate Samaritan as an unexpected example of active pity ( Luke 10:33 NIV). Such active concern for those in need serves as evidence that one is a child of God ( 1 John 3:17 NIV).
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These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Pity'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​p/pity.html. 1991.
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Pity'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​p/pity.html. 1991.