1 John 3:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
But whoso has this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him?
1 John 3:17 (KJV)
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?
1 John 3:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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?
1 John 3:17 (BSB)
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What does 1 John 3:17 say?
1 John 3:17 in modern King James wording reads: "But whoso has this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him?"
Where is 1 John 3:17 found in the Bible?
1 John 3:17 is verse 17 of chapter 3 of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. 1 John has 5 chapters.
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