Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 John 3:17 in 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?" De 15:7 “If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, Jas 2:15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 1Jo 4:20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.