whose hath this worlds good] That is, things needfull for preserving life. So Mark 12:44. Luke 8:43. and Luke 15:12. and Luke 21:4.
his brother] His neighbour, especially a believer, Galatians 6:10. whom he ought to relieve, because they are brethren.
shutteth up his bowels] Sheweth, by not relieving him, that he is not at all moved with any pitie of his wants, or compassion of him, Lamentations 2:12. Luke 1:78. Phil. 1. 8. and 2. 1. Colossians 3:12. 2 Corinthians 7:15. Philem. v. 7, 12. Isaiah 63:15. For pitie doth, as it were, open the bowels, Genesis 43:20. 1 Kings 3:16. Matthew 9:36. Fraternall charity, should come from maternall affection.
how dwelleth the love of God in him?] It cannot abide in him, let him brag of it never so much, chap. 4. 20. James 2:15. The love of God, and of our neighbour, are inseparable, Matth. 22. 38, 39. Chap. 4. 21. and 5. 1.