Do you think that I would not have let you know that, if…
““Do you think that I would not have let you know that, if you suffered, I was suffering too: that if you wept there were tears in my eyes also: and that if you lay in the house of bondage and were despised of men, I out of my griefs had built a house in which to dwell until your coming, a treasury in which all that man had denied to you would be laid up for your healing, one hundredfold in increase?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A compassionate heart creates a sanctuary for others’ suffering, turning personal grief into a shared healing space.
In simple terms: Compassion turns personal grief into a place for others to heal.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassionate empathy.
Themes
compassion
healing
empathy
selflessness
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- friendship crises
- caregiving
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance personal limits with compassion?
- What does a “treasury” of healing look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Idealized; may not reflect realistic boundaries.