1 John 3:17

New Living Translation

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.

Proverbs 14:31

Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.

Proverbs 19:17

If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!

Proverbs 21:13

Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.

Proverbs 28:9

God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.

Luke 3:11

John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

James 2:15

Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing,

James 2:16

and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?

1 John 4:20

If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.