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the world's goods
material possessions like money, food, or clothing
sees his brother in need
"realizes a fellow believer needs help"
shuts up his heart of compassion from him
Here "heart" is a metonym for "thoughts" or "emotions." Here "shuts up his heart of compassion" is a metaphor for no longer showing someone compassion. Alternate translation: "does not show him compassion" or "does not willingly help him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
how does the love of God remain in him?
John uses a question to teach his audience. Alternate translation: "God's love is not in him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)