 And then he gives the last basis and motivation for having like-mindedness. If there is any, affection and compassion. And there is. That's what it is. Now this term affection speaks of the bowels, the inner portion of a person. It used to speak of the heart or a tender heartedness or an affection. The word compassion is the word that speaks of compassionate mercy. It speaks of a display of concern for another's misfortune. It's sympathy.