--- title: "1 Mercy Compassion Quotes By John F. MacArthur Jr" description: "1 Mercy Compassion quotes by John F. MacArthur Jr. Plus more from John F. MacArthur Jr and more Mercy Compassion sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/730/john-f-macarthur-jr-12064_compassion_god-on-the-other-hand-has-every-right-to_3188723.jpg" --- > [“God, on the other hand, has every right to show mercy and compassion to whomever He chooses (Ex. 33:19).”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-f-macarthur-jr/god-on-the-other-hand-has-every-right-to-show-mercy-and-compassion-to/) [John F. MacArthur Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-f-macarthur-jr/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/730/john-f-macarthur-jr-12064_compassion_god-on-the-other-hand-has-every-right-to_3188723.jpg) ## More by John F. 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