1 John 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 3:17 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, ho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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?”
— 1 John 3:17 (KJV)
1 John 3:17 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 3:17
“If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:17: hath, brother, how
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:17: hath, good, love
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:17: whoso, world, love
“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:17: brother, need, love
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:17: hath, good, love
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