- Uses touch to heal rather than to harm (Matthew 9:25
, 9:29; Mark 1:31; 1:41; Luke 4:40; John 9:6) - is a willing servant (Mark 5:24; 10:45; John 13:4)
- is known for his compassion (Matthew 14:14; 15:32; Mark 6:34)
- sees children not as a hindrance but a joy (Matthew 18:2; 19:13; Mark 5:41; 10:14; Luke 18:16)
- Listens to the "undesirables" in society (Matthew 20:31-32; Matthew 26:10; Mark 2:15; 5;34; Luke 5:13; 5:31; Luke 8;2; Luke 19:5; John 4:1)
- can be sad and troubled (Matthew 26:37; Mark 14:33; John 13:21)
- cries (Luke 19:41; John 11:35)
- steps away from a fight (Matthew 26:52; John 18:11)
- keeps his mouth shut rather than justifying himself (Matthew 26:63; 27:14)
- feels pain (Matthew 27:50)
- devotes himself to prayer (Mark 1:35; 9:29; Luke 11:2; John 17)
- requires rest (Mark 6:31)
- knows the Scriptures (Luke 4:17; 24:27)
- speaks of love toward other men (John 13:23; 13:34-35)
- Values relationship (all of the Gospels)
You would call that man Jesus. Often our definition of masculinity is formed not by Scripture but by Hollywood. The biblical portrait of Jesus is not one of a hard-edged emotionless, loner. Rather, he is a man of conviction and wisdom who is tender, compassionate, relational and emotional.
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