1 John 3:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever possesses the goods of this world, and sees his brother to be in need, and yet closes his heart to him: in what way does the love of God abide in him?

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

The just one knows the lives of his beasts. But the inner most parts of the impious are cruel.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever blocks his ears to the outcry of the poor shall also cry out himself, and he will not be heeded.

Proverbs 28:9

Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.

Luke 3:11

But in response, he said to them: "Whoever has two coats, let him give to those who do not have. And whoever has food, let him act similarly."

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that through his poverty, you might become rich.

Hebrews 13:16

But do not be willing to forget good works and fellowship. For God is deserving of such sacrifices.

James 2:15

So if a brother or sister is naked and daily in need of food,

James 2:16

and if anyone of you were to say to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and nourished," and yet not give them the things that are necessary for the body, of what benefit is this?

1 John 4:20

If anyone says that he loves God, but hates his brother, then he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother, whom he does see, in what way can he love God, whom he does not see?

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God. And everyone who loves God, who provides that birth, also loves him who has been born of God.