Verse of the week · Week of January 24, 2027
Compassion
Sunday's verse is Matthew 9:36; Wednesday's companion is 1 Peter 3:8. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday January 24, 2027
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”
Matthew 9:36
Wednesday January 27, 2027 · companion
“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.”
1 Peter 3:8
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Matthew 9:36 · King James Version
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Compassion begins with seeing people clearly — not past them.
- Question
- When did you last look at a crowd and actually see the people in it?
- This week
- Slow down for one person this week and really look.
Wednesday · 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.
Compassion is listed alongside humility — they travel together.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
