^{17 Ref} But if a man has this world's goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love of God to be in him?

^{18 Ref} My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.

^{19 Ref} In this way we may be certain that we are true, and may give our heart comfort before him,