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1 Corinthians 13:6
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Love is never happy when others do wrong, but it is always happy with the truth.
it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right.
reioyseth not in iniquite: but reioyseth in ye trueth
doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
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it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
Love takes no pleasure in evil but rejoices over the truth.
does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
Covereth all things,
She finds no pleasure in injustice done to others, but joyfully sides with the truth.
it ioyeth not on wickidnesse, but it ioieth togidere to treuthe;
rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;
Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil.
It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;
It takes no pleasure in wrongdoing, but has joy in what is true;
Love does not gloat over other people's sins but takes its delight in the truth.
does not rejoice at iniquity but rejoices with the truth,
it rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.
rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Reioyceth not in iniquitie, but reioyceth in the trueth:
It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.
Love is not happy with sin. Love is happy with the truth.
it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.
It reioyceth not in iniquitie, but reioyceth in the trueth:
Rejoices not over injustice, but rejoices in the truth;
Rejoiceth not over unrighteousness, but rejoiceth in sympathy with truth, -
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth:
Reioyceth not in iniquitie: bur reioyceth in the trueth:
love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth.
Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth.
it does not rejoice at unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth,
does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth.
rejoiceth not over the unrighteousness, and rejoiceth with the truth;
reioyseth not ouer iniquyte, but reioyseth in the trueth,
it does not countenance injustice, but smiles upon virtue;
It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.
does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
Love don't condone injustice, but celebrates truth.
does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Rejoiceth not: 1 Samuel 23:19-21, 2 Samuel 4:10-12, Psalms 10:3, Psalms 119:136, Proverbs 14:9, Jeremiah 9:1, Jeremiah 13:17, Jeremiah 20:10, Hosea 4:8, Hosea 7:3, Micah 7:8, Luke 19:41, Luke 19:42, Luke 22:5, Romans 1:32, Philippians 3:18
rejoiceth: Exodus 18:9, Joshua 22:22-33, Romans 12:9, 2 Corinthians 7:9-16, Philippians 1:4, Philippians 1:18, Philippians 2:17, Philippians 2:18, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 2 John 1:4, 3 John 1:3
in the truth: or, "with the truth
Reciprocal: Genesis 9:22 - told Psalms 35:15 - adversity Proverbs 2:14 - rejoice Proverbs 24:17 - General Jeremiah 11:15 - thou doest evil Revelation 11:10 - make
Cross-References
And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.
And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.
And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord , like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.
Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.
Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the Lord .
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Rejoiceth not in iniquity,.... Neither in his own, nor in others; but on the contrary is grieved for it; he mourns over his own iniquities, the corruption of his heart, the infirmities of his life, his secret sins, which none know but God and his own soul; he is greatly troubled at the profaneness and immorality of the men of the world, and the sins of professors cut him to the heart: nor does he rejoice in injustice, as the word used here may be rendered, in any unjust action or injury, that may be done to any, yea, even to an enemy; even as Christ, when Peter, in great zeal for him, drew his sword and cut off the ear of one of the high priest's servants, who was more busy than the rest in apprehending Christ, and showed more malignancy than others, was so far from rejoicing at it, that he was displeased with Peter for doing it, and was moved with so much compassion to that man, though his enemy, as to heal him: but rejoiceth in the truth; in the truth of the Gospel, and the success of it; such an one can do nothing against it, but for it, will buy it at any rate, but sell it upon no account whatever; and he rejoices greatly when he sees any walking in it, and agreeably to it; for truth, as it stands opposed to iniquity or unrighteousness, may signify an upright, holy, and righteous conversation, a conversation becoming the Gospel of Christ, which that teaches, and by which it is adorned; now a gracious soul desires this in itself, and delights to see it in others.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Rejoiceth not in iniquity - Does not rejoice over the “vices” of other people; does not take delight when they are guilty of crime, or when, in any manner, they fall into sin. It does not find pleasure in hearing others accused of sin, and in having it proved that they committed it. It does not find a malicious pleasure in the “report” that they have done wrong; or in following up that report, and finding it established. Wicked people often find pleasure in this Romans 1:32, and rejoice when others have fallen into sin, and have disgraced and ruined themselves. People of the world often find a malignant pleasure in the report, and in the evidence that a member of the Church has brought dishonor on his profession. A man often rejoices when an enemy, a persecutor, or a slanderer has committed some crime, and when he has shown an improper spirit, uttered a rash expression, or taken some step which shall involve him in ignominy. But love does none of these things. It does not desire that an enemy, a persecutor, or a slanderer should do evil, or should disgrace and ruin himself. It does not rejoice, but grieves, when a professor of religion, or an enemy of religion - when a personal friend or foe has done anything wrong. It neither loves the wrong, nor the fact that it has been done. And perhaps there is no greater triumph of the gospel than in its enabling a man to rejoice that even his enemy and persecutor in any respect does well; or to rejoice that he is in any way honored and respected among people. Human nature, without the gospel, manifests a different feeling; and it is only as the heart is subdued by the gospel, and filled with universal benevolence, that it is brought to rejoice when all people do well.
Rejoiceth in the truth - The word “truth” here stands opposed to “iniquity,” and means virtue, piety, goodness. It does not rejoice in the “vices,” but in the “virtues” of others. It is pleased, it rejoices when they “do well.” It is pleased when those who differ from us conduct themselves in any manner in such a way as to please God, and to advance their own reputation and happiness. They who are under the influence of that love rejoice that good is done, and the truth defended and advanced, whoever may be the instrument; rejoice that others are successful in their plans of doing good, though they do not act with us; rejoice that other people have a reputation well earned for virtue and purity of life, though they may differ from us in opinion, and may be connected with a different denomination. They do not rejoice when other denominations of Christians fall into error; or when their plans are blasted; or when they are calumniated, and oppressed, and reviled.
By whomsoever good is done, or wheresoever, it is to them a matter of rejoicing; and by whomsoever evil is done, or wheresoever, it is to them a matter of grief; see –Philippians 1:14-18. The “reason” of this is, that all sin, error, and vice will ultimately ruin the happiness of anyone; and as love desires their happiness, it desires that they should walk in the ways of virtue, and is grieved when they do not. What a change would the prevalence of this feeling produce in the conduct and happiness of mankind! How much ill-natured joy would it repress at the faults of others? How much would it do to repress the pains which a man often takes to circulate reports disadvantageous to his adversary; to find out and establish some flaw in his character; to prove that he has said or done something disgraceful and evil! And how much would it do even among Christians, in restraining them from rejoicing at the errors, mistakes, and improprieties of the friends of revivals of religion, and in leading them to mourn over their errors in secret, instead of taking a malicious pleasure in promulgating them to the world! This would be a very different world if there were none to rejoice in iniquity; and the church would be a different church if there were none in its bosom but those who rejoiced in the truth, and in the efforts of humble and self-denying piety.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Corinthians 13:6. (10.) Rejoiceth not in iniquity — ου χαιρει επι τη αδικια. Rejoiceth not in falsehood, but on the contrary, rejoiceth in the truth: this meaning αδικια has in different parts of the Scriptures. At first view, this character of love seems to say but little in its favour; for who can rejoice in unrighteousness or falsity? But is it not a frequent case that persons, who have received any kind of injury, and have forborne to avenge themselves, but perhaps have left it to God; when evil falls upon the sinner do console themselves with what appears to them an evidence that God has avenged their quarrels; and do at least secretly rejoice that the man is suffering for his misdeeds? Is not this, in some sort, rejoicing in iniquity? Again: is it not common for interested persons to rejoice in the successes of an unjust and sanguinary war, in the sackage and burning of cities and towns; and is not the joy always in proportion to the slaughter that has been made of the enemy? And do these call themselves Christians? Then we may expect that Moloch and his sub-devils are not so far behind this description of Christians as to render their case utterly desperate. If such Christians can be saved, demons need not despair!
(11.) But rejoiceth in the truth — αληθεια. Every thing that is opposite to falsehood and irreligion. Those who are filled with the love of God and man rejoice in the propagation and extension of Divine truth-in the spread of true religion, by which alone peace and good will can be diffused throughout the earth. And because they rejoice in the truth, therefore they do not persecute nor hinder true religion, but help it forward with all their might and power.
