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The Greek phrase οἱ ἐλεήμονες, "the merciful" or "the compassionate" (Hebrews 2:17; Homer, Odyssey, Book 5, line 191) [6] does not merely refer to the 'negative quality' ("not dealing harshly, not inflicting punishment when due, sparing an animal or a fellow-man some unnecessary labor"), but also 'active kindness to the destitute ...
The Emperor Constantine the Great, from Christian kindness, ended the punishment of scourging debtors. Remigius says that in this case the tormentors are demons, who torment the souls of the damned in hell in a thousand ways, where the phrase until he should pay means that they must be tormented forever, because they could never pay the full ...
Psalm 109 is a psalm in the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise". In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible and in the Latin Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 108. In Latin, it is known as "Deus, laudem". [1]
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. The World English Bible translates the passage as: "Be careful that you don't do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else
“Kindness makes a fellow feel good whether it’s being done to him or by him.” — Frank A. Clark “It is never too late to be kind, polite, and a loving human being.”
Secondly, is shown the manifold pity of Christ to the sinner: "A certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him he had compassion on him." Thirdly, the rule which is given for imitation: "Go, and do thou likewise." [44] Justus Knecht gives the deeper interpretation of this parable, according to the Church Fathers ...
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
A look at where the various court cases against President-elect Donald Trump stand, and how they may — or may not — be affected by his taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.