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?”

"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?" - 1 John 3:17
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What does 1 John 3:17 mean?

1 John 3:17 (KJV): "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?" This verse from the book of 1 John holds a powerful message about the importance of compassion and…

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The Measure of Compassion: Reflecting God's Love

As we turn to 1 John 3:17, we encounter a sobering yet profound truth, "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?" In this single verse, the Apostle John poses a…

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Prayer for Compassion and Action

O Sovereign Lord, our Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humbled hearts, seeking to embody the profound teachings found in Your Word, particularly in 1 John 3:17, which declares, "But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his…

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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?"
1 John 3:17-18 - "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? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth."
"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? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth." - 1 John 3:17-18
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