1 John 3:17

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?

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Other Translations for 1 John 3:17

BSB
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?
AKJV
But whoever has this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him?
CPDV
Whoever possesses the goods of this world, and sees his brother to be in need, and yet closes his heart to him: in what way does the love of God abide in him?
ERV
But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?
NHEB
But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?
SMT
And whoever has the life of the world, and sees his brother having need, and should shut up his bowels from him, how remains the love of God in him?

Commentary for 1 John 3:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 3:17
Summary
Material abundance without compassion negates divine affection
Event
Compassionate action required
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching