1. Compassionate

• Matthew 9:36: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus felt deep empathy for the lost.

• Mark 6:34: “When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.” His compassion led to teaching the crowd.

• Luke 7:13: “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’” Jesus comforted a widow with compassion.

• John 11:35: “Jesus wept.” His tears at Lazarus’ death show His compassionate heart.

• Matthew 14:14: “When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.” Compassion drove His healing ministry.

2. Loving

• John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you.” Jesus’ love is the model for believers.

• John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” His sacrificial death defines love.

• Romans 5:8: “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Jesus’ love extended to sinners.

• 1 John 3:16: “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us.” His self-sacrifice exemplifies love.

• Luke 15:20: “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him.” Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son reflects His loving acceptance.

3. Humble

• Philippians 2:5-8: “Though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself.” Jesus humbled Himself to become human.

• John 13:3-5: “He rose from supper… and began to wash the disciples’ feet.” Washing feet was a humble act of service.

• Matthew 11:29: “Take my yoke upon you… for I am gentle and lowly in heart.” Jesus describes Himself as lowly.

• Luke 22:27: “I am among you as the one who serves.” He prioritized serving over being served.

• Mark 10:45: “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” His mission was rooted in humility.

4. Merciful/Gracious

• Luke 23:34: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Jesus showed mercy to His crucifiers.

• John 8:7: “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” He extended grace to a sinner.

• Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Jesus taught mercy as a core virtue.

• Titus 3:5: “He saved us… according to his own mercy.” His mercy drives salvation.

• Hebrews 4:16: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy.” Jesus’ grace invites approach to God.

5. Just/Fair

• Matthew 21:12-13: “Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought.” He confronted temple corruption justly.

• John 5:30: “My judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.” His judgments aligned with God’s will.

• Revelation 19:11: “Then I saw heaven opened… and he who sat on it was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges.” Jesus judges righteously.

• Acts 17:31: “He has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed.” His future judgment is fair.

• Matthew 23:23: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees… you neglect justice and mercy and faithfulness.” Jesus emphasized justice in His teachings.

6. Wise

• Matthew 22:15-22: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” His wise response silenced critics.

• Mark 12:17: “Jesus said to them, ‘Render to Caesar…’” Repeated for emphasis on His wisdom in debate.

• Luke 2:52: “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.” He grew in wisdom from youth.

• Colossians 2:3: “In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Jesus embodies divine wisdom.

• Matthew 13:54: “Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works?” Crowds marveled at His wise teaching.

7. Patient

• 1 Peter 2:23: “When he was reviled, he did not revile in return.” Jesus endured abuse patiently.

• Matthew 26:53-54: “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father… But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled?” He patiently accepted His fate.

• Luke 22:51: “But Jesus said, ‘No more of this!’ And he touched his ear and healed him.” He remained calm amid betrayal.

• Hebrews 12:2: “Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” His patience sustained Him through suffering.

• John 18:11: “Shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?” He patiently embraced God’s plan.

8. Obedient/Submissive

• Luke 22:42: “Not my will, but yours, be done.” Jesus submitted to God’s will in Gethsemane.

• Philippians 2:8: “He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death.” His obedience led to the cross.

• John 6:38: “For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.” He prioritized God’s will.

• Hebrews 5:8: “Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.” His suffering perfected His obedience.

• Matthew 26:39: “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will.” He reaffirmed submission.

9. Courageous

• John 18:4-6: “Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, ‘Whom do you seek?’” He faced arrest boldly.

• Matthew 26:53: “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?” He chose suffering over escape.

• Mark 15:43: “Joseph of Arimathea… went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.” Jesus’ courage inspired others.

• Luke 23:46: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” He faced death with fearless trust.

• John 10:18: “No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” His courage was voluntary.

10. Truthful/Honest

• John 14:6: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” Jesus embodies truth.

• John 8:32: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” He taught liberating truth.

• John 18:37: “For this purpose I was born… to bear witness to the truth.” His mission was truth-bearing.

• Matthew 5:37: “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No.’” He modeled honest speech.

• Revelation 3:14: “The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness.” Jesus is the ultimate truthful witness.

11. Gentle

• Matthew 11:29: “I am gentle and lowly in heart.” Jesus describes His gentle nature.

• Mark 10:14: “Let the little children come to me… for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” He was gentle with children.

• 2 Corinthians 10:1: “I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ.” His gentleness is a model.

• Luke 7:37-38: “A woman… began to wet his feet with her tears.” He gently accepted her devotion.

• John 20:27: “Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and see my hands.’” He gently addressed doubt.

12. Selfless

• Mark 10:45: “The Son of Man came… to give his life as a ransom for many.” His life was given for others.

• John 10:11: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” He sacrificed for His flock.

• Philippians 2:7: “But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant.” He set aside divine privilege.

• Luke 9:58: “The Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” He lived without personal gain.

• John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life.” His selflessness defined love.

13. Holy/Pure/Perfect

• Hebrews 4:15: “We have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Jesus was sinless.

• 1 Peter 2:22: “He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.” His life was pure.

• John 8:46: “Which one of you convicts me of sin?” He challenged others to find fault in Him.

• 2 Corinthians 5:21: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin.” His holiness enabled atonement.

• 1 John 3:5: “In him there is no sin.” His perfect nature is affirmed.

14. Authoritative

• Mark 1:27: “He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” His authority over demons was clear.

• Matthew 7:28-29: “He was teaching them as one who had authority.” His teaching carried divine weight.

• John 10:18: “I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again.” He had authority over life and death.

• Luke 4:36: “With authority and power he commands the unclean spirits.” His power was undeniable.

• Matthew 28:18: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” He claimed universal authority.

15. Servant-hearted/Servant

• John 13:14-15: “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” He modeled servanthood.

• Mark 10:43-44: “Whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” He taught servant leadership.

• Luke 22:27: “I am among you as the one who serves.” He lived as a servant.

• Philippians 2:7: “Taking the form of a servant.” His incarnation was servanthood.

• Matthew 20:28: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” His mission was service.

16. Faithful/Dependable/Trustworthy

• Hebrews 3:1-2: “Who was faithful to him who appointed him.” Jesus was faithful to God’s mission.

• Revelation 19:11: “He who sat on it was called Faithful and True.” His name reflects faithfulness.

• John 17:4: “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” He completed His task reliably.

• 1 Corinthians 1:9: “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son.” His faithfulness mirrors God’s.

• 2 Timothy 2:13: “If we are faithless, he remains faithful.” His dependability is unwavering.

17. Prayerful

• Luke 5:16: “But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” Jesus prioritized prayer.

• Mark 1:35: “And rising very early in the morning… he went out… and there prayed.” He sought God early.

• John 17:1: “When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said…” He prayed for His disciples.

• Matthew 26:39: “He fell on his face and prayed.” He prayed in anguish.

• Luke 6:12: “He went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.” He prayed all night.

18. Generous

• Matthew 14:13-21: “And they all ate and were satisfied.” Jesus fed thousands generously.

• John 6:35: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger.” He offered spiritual sustenance.

• Luke 9:16-17: “And they all ate and were satisfied.” Another account of His generous provision.

• 2 Corinthians 8:9: “Though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor.” He gave up divine riches.

• Ephesians 1:7: “In him we have redemption through his blood… according to the riches of his grace.” His grace is lavish.

19. Discerning

• John 2:24-25: “Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people.” He discerned human hearts.

• Matthew 22:18: “But Jesus, aware of their malice, said…” He saw through hypocritical questions.

• Luke 5:22: “When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them…” He knew their inner doubts.

• John 6:61: “But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling…” He discerned their complaints.

• Mark 2:8: “And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned…” He understood their reasoning.

20. Joyful

• Luke 10:21: “In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit.” Jesus rejoiced in God’s plan.

• John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you.” He shared His joy.

• Hebrews 12:2: “Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” Joy motivated His sacrifice.

• John 17:13: “That they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.” He prayed for His joy in others.

• Matthew 25:21: “Enter into the joy of your master.” His parable reflects His joyful reward.

21. Peaceful

• John 16:33: “In me you may have peace.” Jesus offers peace amid tribulation.

• Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” He provides soul-rest.

• Mark 4:39: “And he awoke and rebuked the wind… ‘Peace! Be still!’” He calmed storms, symbolizing peace.

• Luke 24:36: “Peace to you!” He greeted disciples with peace post-resurrection.

• John 20:19: “Peace be with you.” He repeated His peace-giving greeting.

22. Kind

• Mark 10:14: “Let the little children come to me.” He showed kindness to children.

• Luke 7:50: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” He kindly reassured a sinful woman.

• John 4:7: “Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink.’” He kindly engaged a Samaritan woman.

• Matthew 15:32: “I am unwilling to send them away hungry.” His kindness fed the crowd.

• Luke 19:5: “Zacchaeus… I must stay at your house today.” He kindly reached out to a sinner.

23. Good

• John 10:11: “I am the good shepherd.” Jesus identifies as inherently good.

• Mark 10:18: “No one is good except God alone.” His goodness reflects divinity.

• Acts 10:38: “He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed.” His life was marked by goodness.

• Luke 18:19: “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God.” He points to divine goodness.

• Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my shepherd… I shall not want.” Fulfilled in Jesus’ good shepherding.

24. Self-Controlled

• Matthew 4:1-11: “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted.” He resisted temptation.

• Luke 22:51: “No more of this!” He restrained violence during His arrest.

• John 18:11: “Put your sword into its sheath.” He controlled the situation calmly.

• 1 Peter 2:23: “When he was reviled, he did not revile in return.” He controlled His response to abuse.

• Matthew 26:62-63: “But Jesus remained silent.” He showed restraint before accusers.

25. Forgiving

• Luke 23:34: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” He forgave His executioners.

• John 8:11: “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” He forgave the adulterous woman.

• Matthew 9:2: “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” He forgave a paralytic’s sins.

• Luke 7:48: “Your sins are forgiven.” He forgave a sinful woman’s sins.

• Colossians 3:13: “As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” His forgiveness is the model.

26. Friendly

• John 15:15: “I have called you friends.” Jesus named His disciples friends.

• Luke 19:7: “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” He befriended Zacchaeus.

• Matthew 11:19: “A friend of tax collectors and sinners!” He associated with outcasts.

• John 4:9-10: “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” He initiated friendly dialogue.

• Luke 7:34: “The Son of Man… a friend of tax collectors and sinners!” His friendliness was notable.

27. Confident

• John 8:58: “Before Abraham was, I am.” He confidently claimed divinity.

• Matthew 26:64: “You have said so. But I tell you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand…” He spoke confidently of His future glory.

• John 10:30: “I and the Father are one.” He boldly declared unity with God.

• Mark 14:62: “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power.” He affirmed His identity confidently.

• Luke 22:70: “You say that I am.” He confidently accepted His divine role.

28. Enthusiastic

• John 2:17: “Zeal for your house will consume me.” He was passionate about God’s temple.

• Luke 12:49: “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled!” He was eager for His mission.

• John 4:34: “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.” He was enthusiastic about God’s work.

• Matthew 21:12: “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought.” His zeal showed enthusiasm.

• Mark 1:38: “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also.” He was eager to spread His message.

29. Diligent

• John 9:4: “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day.” He was diligent in His mission.

• Luke 13:32: “Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course.” He worked purposefully.

• John 17:4: “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” He completed His task diligently.

• Mark 6:31-32: “Come away by yourselves… and rest a while.” Even His rest was purposeful.

• Matthew 4:23: “And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching… and proclaiming the gospel.” His diligent ministry was widespread.

30. Thoughtful

• John 4:7-26: “A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her…” He thoughtfully engaged her personally.

• Luke 22:19: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” He thoughtfully instituted the Lord’s Supper.

• John 19:26-27: “Woman, behold, your son!” He cared for His mother’s future while dying.

• Mark 6:34: “He began to teach them many things.” He thoughtfully addressed the crowd’s needs.

• Matthew 26:10: “She has done a beautiful thing to me.” He thoughtfully defended a woman’s act.

31. Childlike

• Matthew 18:3: “Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom.” He valued childlike faith.

• Mark 10:15: “Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” He modeled childlike trust.

• Luke 18:17: “Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” He emphasized childlike humility.

• Matthew 11:25: “You have hidden these things from the wise and revealed them to little children.” He embraced childlike simplicity.

• John 6:38: “Not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.” His submission reflects childlike trust.

32. Creative

• Matthew 13:34-35: “Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables.” He used creative stories to teach.

• John 2:9: “The master of the feast tasted the water now become wine.” He creatively turned water to wine.

• Mark 4:33-34: “With many such parables he spoke the word to them.” His teaching was creatively varied.

• Luke 15:11-32: “There was a man who had two sons…” The prodigal son parable shows creativity.

• Matthew 14:25: “Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.” His miracles were creatively miraculous.

33. Supportive

• John 16:7: “It is to your advantage that I go away, for… I will send [the Helper] to you.” He supported disciples with the Spirit.

• Luke 22:32: “I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.” He supported Peter’s faith.

• John 14:1: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” He encouraged His disciples.

• Matthew 28:20: “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” He promised ongoing support.

• Mark 9:23: “All things are possible for one who believes.” He supported a father’s weak faith.

34. Teacher

• Matthew 7:28-29: “The crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority.” He was a powerful teacher.

• Mark 1:22: “They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority.” His teaching was authoritative.

• John 13:13: “You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.” He acknowledged His role as teacher.

• Luke 4:15: “And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.” His teaching was widespread.

• Matthew 5:2: “And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying…” The Sermon on the Mount shows His teaching.