Proverbs 3:27

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

Cross-reference

Micah 2:1 Contrast

In Micah 2:1, the wicked use their power to carry out evil schemes — the opposite of using power for good as Proverbs commands.

Romans 13:7 Parallel

Romans 13:7 expands on paying what is owed—taxes, respect—applying the principle of not withholding good here to civic duties.

Galatians 6:10 exhorts doing good to everyone, especially believers—directly applying the command here to not withhold good when able.

James 2:15 Parallel

James 2:15 gives a concrete example of a needy brother—illustrating the kind of person to whom good is due, as commanded here.

James 2:16 Parallel

James 2:16 exposes hypocrisy of words without action—the very withholding of good that Proverbs 3:27 forbids.

In Deuteronomy 15:13, Israel is commanded not to send a freed slave away empty-handed — a specific application of not withholding good.

In Deuteronomy 24:15, paying wages promptly is commanded — a direct example of not withholding what is due to another.

In Matthew 5:42, Jesus commands giving to anyone who asks — a New Testament echo of not withholding good from those in need.

Luke 6:30 Parallel

In Luke 6:30, Jesus instructs giving to everyone who asks — reinforcing the principle of not withholding good when able.

Romans 13:8 Parallel

Romans 13:8 frames not withholding good as a debt of love that fulfills the law — expanding the duty beyond immediate obligation.

Titus 2:14 Related theme

Titus 2:14 states Christ redeemed us to be zealous for good works—providing the gospel motive for the command here.