1 John 3:17

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Cross References (14)

  • Hebrews 13:16 (51)

    And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

  • Isaiah 58:7–10 (29)

    Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when yo

  • 1 John 4:20 (28)

    If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has

  • Deuteronomy 15:7–11 (28)

    If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, the

  • Proverbs 19:17 (26)

    Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

  • Luke 3:11 (23)

    John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”

  • 2 Corinthians 9:5–9 (18)

    So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you h

  • James 2:15 (17)

    Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:14–15 (16)

    At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way ther

  • 1 Timothy 6:17–18 (15)

    Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealt

  • 2 Corinthians 8:9 (11)

    For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you

  • Proverbs 28:9 (10)

    Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

  • 1 John 5:1 (8)

    Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those

  • Proverbs 12:10 (7)

    A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.