1 John 3:17

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Summary

But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Whoso

Hebrews 13:16

How

1 John 4:20

1 John 5:1

General references

Bible References

Whoso

he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner.

for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.

I thought it therefore necessary to counsel the brethren to go before, and settle the management of the contribution by this previous notice, that it might have such dispatch, as shows a bountiful, and not a niggardly temper.

Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;

but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.

How

if a man says he loves God, and yet hates his brother, he is a lyar: for he that does not love his brother, who is before his eyes, how can he love God who is invisible?

Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.

General references

give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.

for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

Above all I enjoin you, to love one another.

beloved, if God so loved us, we ought to love one another.