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1 John 3:17

Whoever possesses the goods of this world, and sees his brother to be in need, and yet closes his heart to him: in what way does the love of God abide in him
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King James Version

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?

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 International Version

If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?