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1 John 3:17

King James Version

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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American Standard Version

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?

Christian Standard Bible

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?

English Standard Version

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?

New American Standard Bible

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?

New International Version

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

New King James Version

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?

New Living Translation

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?

World English Bible

But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?