# Is “Empathy” in the Bible?

> No. “Empathy” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/empathy
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible puts it this way: “weep with those who weep.”

## The Bible’s words for it: “weep with those who weep”

> Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
>
> — [Romans 12:15](https://www.lumin.faith/read/romans/12#15) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Empathy” in the Bible?

No. “Empathy” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible puts it this way: “weep with those who weep.”

### What does the Bible say instead of “empathy”?

The Bible puts it this way: “weep with those who weep.” The verse is Romans 12:15: “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.”

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