How do we know that Jesus is compassionate?

The compassion of Jesus is evidenced through numerous miracles and teachings throughout the Gospels. In Matthew 14:14, Jesus sees a great multitude and is moved with compassion, healing their sick. His reactions to both physical and spiritual needs reveal a Savior who identifies with human suffering. The parables he shares, such as those of the Prodigal Son and the Unforgiving Servant, illuminate God's desire to forgive and restore, portraying a compassionate Father. Furthermore, the reliance upon God's character in the Psalms as full of compassion indicates that Jesus, being fully God and fully man, embodies that same divine compassion. Thus, we can be assured of his compassionate nature through both his actions and his teachings.