Skip to content

Are you not moved to tears and bitter compassion, when you…

“Are you not moved to tears and bitter compassion, when you behold the only Son of God seized by the most impious, dragged away, mocked, scourged, buffeted, spit upon, crowned with thorns, hung upon the infamous cross between two thieves, finally in such a horrible and execrable manner suffering…” quote by Peter Abelard
Download Open image
“Are you not moved to tears and bitter compassion, when you behold the only Son of God seized by the most impious, dragged away, mocked, scourged, buffeted, spit upon, crowned with thorns, hung upon the infamous cross between two thieves, finally in such a horrible and execrable manner suffering death, for your salvation and that of the world?”

Peter Abelard

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The suffering of Jesus is portrayed as a profound, compassionate event that should move believers to tears and deep empathy for humanity's salvation.

In simple terms: Jesus' pain should inspire compassion.

Key Takeaway

Let his sacrifice deepen your empathy.

Themes

sacrifice compassion salvation

Mood

solemn reflective

Type

religious emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • prayer
  • artistic depiction
  • educational teaching

Key Concepts

theology redemption empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this portrayal affect your personal faith?
  • Can compassion be cultivated without sorrow?
A Different Perspective

The intensity may overwhelm some, causing disengagement.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Peter Abelard

Explore all 34 Peter Abelard quotes

More Bitter quotes

Browse all 1,923 Bitter quotes