1 John 3:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

Good people are kind to their animals, but a mean person is cruel.

Proverbs 14:31

If you ill-treat the poor, you insult your Creator; if you are kind to them, you show him respect.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Proverbs 21:13

If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out for help.

Proverbs 28:9

God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law.

Luke 3:11

John told them, “If you have two coats, give one to someone who doesn't have any. If you have food, share it with someone else.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know that our Lord Jesus Christ was kind enough to give up all his riches and become poor, so that you could become rich.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

James 2:15

If you know someone who doesn't have any clothes or food,

James 2:16

you shouldn't just say, “I hope all goes well for you. I hope you will be warm and have plenty to eat.” What good is it to say this, unless you do something to help?

1 John 4:20

But if we say we love God and don't love each other, we are liars. We cannot see God. So how can we love God, if we don't love the people we can see?

1 John 5:1

If we believe that Jesus is truly Christ, we are God's children. Everyone who loves the Father will also love his children.