Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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?
General references
Bible References
Whoso
Luke 3:11
And he answered them, "He who has two tunics, let him share with him who has none; and he who 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, so that through his poverty you might become rich.
2 Corinthians 9:5
So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren to go on to you before me, and arrange in advance for this gift you have promised, so that it may be ready not as an exaction but as a willing gift.
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
How
1 John 4:20
If anyone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.
1 John 5:1
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child.
General references
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
Matthew 25:42
for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
John 15:17
This I command you, that you love one another.
1 John 4:11
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.