1 John 3:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Suppose a believer who is rich enough to have all the necessities of life sees a fellow believer who is poor and does not have even basic needs. What if the rich believer does not help the poor one? Then it is clear that God’s love is not in that person’s heart.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with others, because sacrifices like these are very pleasing to God.

1 John 4:20

If we say we love God but hate any of our brothers or sisters in his family, we are liars. If we don’t love someone we have seen, how can we love God? We have never even seen him.

Luke 3:11

He answered, “If you have two shirts, share with someone who does not have one. If you have food, share that too.”

Proverbs 19:17

Giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness.

James 2:15

Suppose a brother or sister in Christ comes to you in need of clothes or something to eat.

Proverbs 28:9

When people do not listen to God’s teachings, he does not listen to their prayers.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know that he gave up his heavenly riches for you. He gave up everything so that you could be richly blessed.

1 John 5:1

The people who believe that Jesus is the Messiah are God’s children. Anyone who loves the Father also loves the Father’s children.

Proverbs 12:10

Good people take good care of their animals, but the wicked know only how to be cruel.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever takes advantage of the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to them honors him.

Proverbs 21:13

Those who refuse to help the poor will not receive help when they need it themselves.

James 2:16

And you say to them, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you don’t give them the things they need. If you don’t help them, your words are worthless.