1 John 3:17

Lighthouse Bible 2006

But he who has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his feelings of compassion from him, how does the love of God dwell 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 who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he who honors him has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 19:17

He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him back.

Proverbs 21:13

He who stops up 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 an abomination.

Luke 3:11

He answered and said to them, He who has two coats, let him give to him who 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 do not forget: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

James 2:15

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

James 2:16

And one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled; however you do not give them those things which are necessary for the body; what does it profit?

1 John 4:20

If a person says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar: for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

1 John 5:1

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loves the one who fathers loves him also that is born of him.