1 John 3:17

Easy To Read Version

Suppose a believer is rich enough to have all the things he needs. He sees his brother \{in Christ\} who is poor and does not have the things he needs. What if the believer who has things does not help the poor brother? Then the believer who has the things he needs does not have God’s love in his heart.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

A good man cares for his animals. But evil people can’t be kind.

Proverbs 14:31

The person that causes trouble for poor people shows that he does not respect God—God made both people. But if a person is kind to poor people, then he shows honor to God.

Proverbs 19:17

Giving money to poor people is like loaning it to the Lord. The Lord will pay you back for being kind to them.

Proverbs 21:13

If a person refuses to help poor people, then there will be no help for him when he needs it.

Proverbs 28:9

If a person refuses to listen to \{God’s\} teachings, then \{God\} will refuse to hear his prayers.

Luke 3:11

John answered, “If you have two shirts, share with the person that does not have one. If you have food, share that too.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace (kindness) of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know that Christ was rich \{with God\}, but for you he became poor. Christ did this so that you could become rich by his becoming poor.

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good for other people. And share with other people. These are the sacrifices that please God.

James 2:15

A brother or sister \{in Christ\} might need clothes or might need food to eat.

James 2:16

And you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat.” You say these things, but you don’t give that person those things he needs. If you don’t help that person, your words are worth nothing.

1 John 4:20

If a person says, “I love God,” but that person hates his brother or sister \{in Christ\}, then that person is a liar. That person can see his brother, but he hates him. So that person cannot love God, because he has never seen God!

1 John 5:1

Greetings from Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James.