Proverbs 3:28
"Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow”— when you now have it with you...." — Proverbs 3:28 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow”— when you now have it with you.”Proverbs 3:28 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
What is this verse about?
Proverbs 3:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Proverbs chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
Galatians 5:14The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 5:43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Proverbs 3:29Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.
Jeremiah 29:23For they have done outrageous things in Israel; they have committed adultery with their neighbors’ wives and in my name have spoken lies, which I did not tell them to do. I know it and am a witness to it,” declares the Lord.
1 John 5:2This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands.
Deuteronomy 4:42to which anyone who had killed a person could flee if he had unintentionally killed his neighbor without malice aforethought. He could flee into one of these cities and save his life.
Deuteronomy 5:20“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Proverbs 3:28. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Proverbs 3:28 mean?
"Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow”— when you now have it with you...." — Proverbs 3:28 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Proverbs 3:28?
Proverbs 3:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Proverbs chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Proverbs 3:28 read in other translations?
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