8 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

• Justice and Mercy

6 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
• 1John 4:18 — There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
• 1Pet 3:8 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
• 1Sam 11:11 — And it was so on the morrow, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it came t
• 1Sam 15:33 — And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal.
• 1Sam 30:13 — And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone I fell sick.
• 2Chr 28:11 — Now hear me therefore, and deliver the captives again, which ye have taken captive of your brethren: for the fierce wrath of the LORD is upon you.
• 2Kgs 4:1 — Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is c
• 2Sam 12:6 — And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
• Acts 16:30 — And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
• Col 3:13 — Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
• Col 4:1 — Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
• Deut 15:2 — And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD’s
• Eph 1:6 — To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
• Eph 2:4 — But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
• Eph 6:9 — And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
• Exod 20:13 — Thou shalt not kill.
• Ezek 33:11 — Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die,
• Gen 42:21 — And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
• Hos 2:4 — And I will not have mercy upon her children; for they be the children of whoredoms.
• Hos 12:6 — Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.
• Isa 3:11 — Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
• Isa 14:6 — He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth.
• Isa 47:6 — I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them into thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke.
• Jer 9:24 — But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I deligh
• Jer 34:17 — Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ye have not hearkened unto me, in proclaiming liberty, every one to his brother, and every man to his neighbour: behold, I proclaim a liberty for you, saith the LORD, to
• Job 20:19 — Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;
• Job 22:6 — For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing.
• Job 31:14 — What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?
• Josh 2:12 — Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father’s house, and give me a true token:
• Judg 1:7 — And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Je
• Judg 1:7 — And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Je
• Judg 4:16 — But Barak pursued after the chariots, and after the host, unto Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a man left.
• Luke 6:37 — Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
• Luke 6:38 — Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measu
• Luke 11:4 — And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
• Luke 16:24 — And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
• Mark 11:25 — And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
• Matt 5:7 — Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
• Matt 5:7 — Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.