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1 John 3:17
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If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer in need but withholds compassion from him—how does God’s love reside in him?
But who so hath this worlds good, and seeth his brother hath need, and shutteth vp his bowels of compassion from him; how dwelleth the loue of God in him?
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?
But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?
But whoever has worldly goods and sees his brother or sister in need, and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain in him?
Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God's love is not living in that person.
But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
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?
If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God.
If someone has worldly possessions and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how can he be loving God?
But whoso may have the world's substance, and see his brother having need, and shut up his bowels from him, how abides the love of God in him?
Suppose a believer who is rich enough to have all the necessities of life sees a fellow believer who is poor and does not have even basic needs. What if the rich believer does not help the poor one? Then it is clear that God's love is not in that person's heart.
And whosoeuer hath this worlds good, and seeth his brother haue neede, & shutteth vp his compassion from him, howe dwelleth the loue of God in him?
If we are rich and see others in need, yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God?
But whoever has the world's material possessions and observes his brother in need and shuts his heart against him, how does the love of God reside in him?
Whoever has the means of life of the world, and sees his brother having need, and shuts up his heart of compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
But whoever has the world's goods (adequate resources), and sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how does the love of God live in him?
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?
But if a man has this world's goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love of God to be in him?
But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God remain in him?
Whoever has earthly possessions and notices a brother in need and yet withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God remain in him?Deuteronomy 15:7; Luke 3:11; 1 John 4:20;">[xr]
And he who hath the possession of the world, and shall see his brother that he needeth, and shall shut his compassions from him, how is there in him the love of Aloha ?
But whoever hath worldly possessions, and seeth his brother in want, and shutteth up his bowels from him, how is the love of God in him?
But who so hath this worldes good, and seeth his brother haue neede, and shutteth vp his compassion from hym: howe dwelleth the loue of God in hym?
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?
But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God remain in him?
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?
But if any one has this world's wealth and sees that his brother man is in need, and yet hardens his heart against him--how can such a one continue to love God?
He that hath the catel of this world, and seeth that his brothir hath nede, and closith his entrailis fro hym, hou dwellith the charite of God in hym?
But whoever has the world's goods, and looks at his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
But he who 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?
But whoever has the world's possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?
But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
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?
What if a person has enough money to live on and sees his brother in need of food and clothing? If he does not help him, how can the love of God be in him?
How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?
But, whoso hath this world's goods, and beholdeth his brother having, need, and shutteth up his tender affections from him, how, is, the love of God, abiding in him?
He that hath the substance of this world and shall see his brother in need and shall shut up his bowels from him: how doth the charity of God abide in him?
But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?
Whosoever hath this worldes good and seith his brother have neade: and shutteth vp his copassion from him: how dwelleth the love of God in him?
and whoever may have the goods of the world, and may view his brother having need, and may shut up his bowels from him -- how doth the love of God remain in him?
But he yt hath this worldes good, & seyth his brother haue nede, and shutteth vp his hert fro him, how dwelleth the loue of God in him?
he that possesses the enjoyments of life, and seeing his brother in want, has no compassion for him, how can he be said to have any divine love?
If we are rich and see someone in need, but do not help, how can we say we love God?
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
whoso: Deuteronomy 15:7-11, Proverbs 19:17, Isaiah 58:7-10, Luke 3:11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 8:14, 2 Corinthians 8:15, 2 Corinthians 9:5-9, 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 13:16
shutteth: Proverbs 12:10, *marg. Proverbs 28:9
how: 1 John 4:20, 1 John 5:1
Reciprocal: Genesis 43:30 - his bowels Leviticus 25:35 - then Deuteronomy 10:19 - General Deuteronomy 24:19 - may bless Deuteronomy 26:13 - I have not Ruth 2:16 - General 1 Kings 3:26 - her bowels 2 Chronicles 28:15 - clothed Job 31:17 - the fatherless Psalms 25:6 - thy tender mercies Psalms 77:9 - shut up Psalms 125:4 - Do good Proverbs 3:9 - General Proverbs 14:21 - he that hath Proverbs 14:31 - but Proverbs 17:5 - mocketh Proverbs 19:7 - yet Proverbs 24:11 - General Ecclesiastes 11:3 - the clouds Song of Solomon 5:4 - my bowels Isaiah 63:15 - thy bowels Ezekiel 33:31 - for with Matthew 6:2 - when Matthew 26:11 - ye have Mark 12:31 - Thou Mark 12:44 - all her Luke 1:78 - tender Luke 11:41 - rather John 5:42 - that Acts 2:45 - parted Romans 12:13 - Distributing 1 Corinthians 13:5 - seeketh 1 Corinthians 16:1 - the saints 2 Corinthians 6:12 - in your 2 Corinthians 7:15 - inward affection is 2 Corinthians 8:8 - prove 2 Corinthians 9:12 - only Galatians 2:10 - that Ephesians 1:15 - love Philippians 1:8 - in Colossians 3:12 - bowels Philemon 1:20 - refresh Hebrews 6:10 - work James 1:27 - To visit 1 John 2:15 - the love 1 John 4:11 - General
Cross-References
And the woman said to the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of all the trees of the garden;
But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.
For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be like gods, knowing good and evil.
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and that the tree was delightful to look at, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and she also gave to her husband with her; and he did eat.
Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
And the LORD God called to Adam, and said to him, Where are you, Adam?
And the LORD God said to him, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?
And the LORD God said to the woman, What is this that you have done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
And the LORD God said to the serpent, Because you have done this thing, cursed are you above all cattle, and above all beasts of the field; on your belly shall you go, and dust shall you eat all the days of your life;
To the woman he said, I will greatly multiply your pain and your conception; in pain you shall bring forth children, and you shall be dependent on your husband, and he shall rule over you.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But whoso hath this world's good,.... The possessions of this world, worldly substance, the temporal good things of it; for there are some things in it, which are honestly, pleasantly, and profitably good, when used lawfully, and not abused, otherwise they are to the owner's hurt: or "the living of this world"; that which the men of the world give up themselves to, are bent upon, and pursue after; or on which men live, and by which life is maintained, and preserved, and made comfortable in the present state of things; such as meat, drink, apparel, money, houses, lands, c. The Ethiopic version renders it, "he that hath the government of this world" as if it pointed at a person that is in some high office of worldly honour and profit, and is both great and rich; but the words are not to be restrained to such an one only, but refer to any man that has any share of the outward enjoyments of life; that has not only a competency for himself and family, but something to spare, and especially that has an affluence of worldly substance; but of him that has not, it is not required; for what a man distributes ought to be his own, and not another's, and in proportion to what he has, or according to his ability:
and seeth his brother have need; meaning, not merely a brother in that strict and natural relation, or bond of consanguinity; though such an one in distress ought to be, in the first place, regarded, for no man should hide himself from, overlook and neglect his own flesh and blood; but any, and every man, "his neighbour", as the Ethiopic version reads, whom he ought to love as himself; and especially a brother in a spiritual relation, or one that is of the household of faith: if he has need; that is, is naked and destitute of daily food, has not the common supplies of life, and what nature requires; and also, whose circumstances are low and mean, though not reduced to the utmost extremity; and if he sees him in this distress with his own eyes, or if he knows it, hears of it, and is made acquainted with it, otherwise he cannot be blameworthy for not relieving him.
And shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him; hardens his heart, turns away his eyes, and shuts his hand; has no tenderness in him for, nor sympathy with his distressed brother, nor gives him any succour: and this shows, that when relief is given, it should be not in a morose and churlish manner, with reflection and reproach, but with affection and pity; and where there is neither one nor the other,
how dwelleth the love of God in him? neither the love with which God loves men; for if this was shed abroad in him, and had a place, and dwelt in him, and he was properly affected with it, it would warm his heart, and loosen his affections, and cause his bowels to move to his poor brother: nor the love with which God is loved; for if he does not love his brother whom he sees in distress, how should he love the invisible God? 1 John 4:20; nor that love which God requires of him, which is to love his neighbour as himself.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But whoso hath this worldâs good - Has property - called âthis worldâs good,â or a good pertaining to this world, because it is of value to us only as it meets our wants this side of the grave; and perhaps also because it is sought supremely by the people of the world. The general meaning of this verse, in connection with the previous verse, is, that if we ought to be willing to lay down our lives for others, we ought to be willing to make those comparatively smaller sacrifices which are necessary to relieve them in their distresses; and that if we are unwilling to do this, we can have no evidence that the love of God dwells in us.
And seeth his brother have need - Need of food, of raiment, of shelter; or sick, and poor, and unable to provide for his own wants and those of his family.
And shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him - The bowels, or âupper viscera,â embracing the heart, and the region of the chest generally, are in the Scriptures represented as the seat of mercy, piety, and compassion, because when the mind feels compassion it is that part which is affected. Compare the notes at Isaiah 16:11.
How dwelleth the love of God in him? - How can a man love God who does not love those who bear his image? See the notes at 1 John 4:20. On the general sentiment here, see the notes at James 2:14-16. The meaning is plain, that we cannot have evidence of piety unless we are ready to do good to others, especially to our Christian brethren. See the Matthew 25:45 note; Galatians 6:10 note.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 17. But whoso hath this worlds good — Here is a test of this love; if we do not divide our bread with the hungry, we certainly would not lay down our life for him. Whatever love we may pretend to mankind, if we are not charitable and benevolent, we give the lie to our profession. If we have not bowels of compassion, we have not the love of God in us; if we shut up our bowels against the poor, we shut Christ out of our hearts, and ourselves out of heaven.
This worlds good.-ÏÎ¿Ï Î²Î¹Î¿Î½ÏÎ¿Ï ÎºÎ¿ÏÎ¼Î¿Ï . The life of this world, i.e. the means of life; for so Î²Î¹Î¿Ï is often used. See Mark 12:44; Luke 8:43; Luke 15:12; Luke 15:30; Luke 21:4, and other places.
How dwelleth the love of God in him? — That is, it cannot possibly dwell in such a person. Hardheartedness and God's love never meet together, much less can they be associated.
