1 John 3:17

New Century Version

Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God’s love is not living in that person.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 19:17

Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord; he will reward you for what you have done.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever ignores the poor when they cry for help will also cry for help and not be answered.

Proverbs 28:9

If you refuse to obey what you have been taught, your prayers will not be heard.

Luke 3:11

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

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know that Christ was rich, but for you he became poor so that by his becoming poor you might become rich.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

James 2:15

A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food.

James 2:16

If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing.

1 John 4:20

If people say, “I love God,” but hate their brothers or sisters, they are liars. Those who do not love their brothers and sisters, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have never seen.

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is God’s child, and whoever loves the Father also loves the Father’s children.