1 John 3:17

King James 2000

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his heart of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him?

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man regards the life of his animal: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 19:17

He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.

Proverbs 21:13

Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Proverbs 28:9

He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

Luke 3:11

He answered and said unto them, He that has two coats, let him impart to him that has none; and he that has food, let him do likewise.

2 Corinthians 8:9

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

Hebrews 13:16

But to do good and to share forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

James 2:15

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

James 2:16

And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled; yet you give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit?

1 John 4:20

If a man says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar: for he that loves not his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

1 John 5:1

Whosoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and everyone that loves him that begat loves him also that is begotten of him.