5 Bible Verses About Mercy
God, being rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in sins (Ephesians 2:4-5). These verses show mercy as God's posture toward the undeserving - not reluctant pardon but great love that stoops, forgives, and raises the dead.
But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.
Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.
Common questions
What does the Bible say about God’s mercy?
The Bible says God is “rich in mercy” and made us alive with Christ “even when we were dead through our trespasses” (Ephesians 2:4–5). His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23).
Which Bible verses are about mercy?
Ephesians 2:4–5, Lamentations 3:22–23, Titus 3:5, and Hebrews 4:16 are widely memorized. They show mercy as God’s posture toward the undeserving — pardon that stoops, forgives, and raises.
What is the difference between grace and mercy?
Mercy is God withholding the judgment we deserve; grace is God giving the favor we don’t deserve. Ephesians 2:4–5 holds them together: rich in mercy, he saves us, and by grace makes us alive in Christ.