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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />It does not delight at unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It isn't happy when injustice is done, but it is happy with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />is never glad with sin; she's always glad to side with truth, and pleased that truth will win. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />She finds no pleasure in injustice done to others, but joyfully sides with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[does] not rejoice over unrighteousness, and rejoices with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />It does not delight at unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> rejoiceth not over the unrighteousness, and rejoiceth with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Rejoices not at injustice, and rejoices with the truth;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Charity does not rejoice over iniquity, but rejoices in truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Rejoices not over injustice, but rejoices in the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Rejoices not in evil, but rejoices in the truth,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but it rejoices in the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth in the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />it does not countenance injustice, but smiles upon virtue;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />She finds no pleasure in injustice done to others, but joyfully sides with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />rejoices not at unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />suspecteth no evil, rejoiceth not at injustice, but rejoiceth in the truth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2796" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/13.htm">Love</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairei (V-PIA-3S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">Love takes no pleasure</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/93.htm" title="93: adikia (N-DFS) -- Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness.">evil,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/4796.htm" title="4796: synchairei (V-PIA-3S) -- To rejoice with, congratulate. From sun and chairo; to sympathize in gladness, congratulate.">rejoices</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-DFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></span><br />Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-16.htm">Zechariah 8:16-17</a></span><br />These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-163.htm">Psalm 119:163</a></span><br />I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:12</a></span><br />in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a></span><br />Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a></span><br />Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_john/1-4.htm">2 John 1:4</a></span><br />I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/3_john/1-4.htm">3 John 1:4</a></span><br />I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-9.htm">Ephesians 5:9</a></span><br />for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm">Proverbs 21:15</a></span><br />Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-32.htm">John 8:32</a></span><br />Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-8.htm">Isaiah 61:8</a></span><br />For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></span><br />But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;</p><p class="hdg">Rejoiceth not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">1 Samuel 23:19-21</a></b></br> Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which <i>is</i> on the south of Jeshimon? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">2 Samuel 4:10-12</a></b></br> When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who <i>thought</i> that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3</a></b></br> For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, <i>whom</i> the LORD abhorreth.</p><p class="hdg">rejoiceth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/18-9.htm">Exodus 18:9</a></b></br> And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22-33</a></b></br> The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if <i>it be</i> in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></b></br> <i>Let</i> love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.</p><p class="hdg">in the truth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/10-1.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/8-37.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/romans/6-19.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-8.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/romans/7-22.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/john/3-29.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-18.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/romans/9-14.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-19.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/james/2-13.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">All gifts,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-3.htm">however excellent, are of no worth without love.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">The praises thereof,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-13.htm">as love is greatest before hope and faith.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Love takes no pleasure in evil</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the moral and ethical nature of love. In the biblical context, "evil" refers to anything that is contrary to God's nature and commandments. The Greek word for "evil" here is "adikia," which can also mean injustice or unrighteousness. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching that love is inherently good and seeks the welfare of others. In the cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its immorality and idolatry, this statement would have been a powerful reminder to the believers to distinguish themselves by their conduct. The idea that love does not delight in wrongdoing is consistent with the teachings found in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a>, which instructs believers to "hate what is evil; cling to what is good."<p><b>but rejoices in the truth</b><br>The contrast between evil and truth highlights the positive nature of love. The Greek word for "truth" is "aletheia," which signifies not only factual accuracy but also sincerity and integrity. In the biblical narrative, truth is often associated with God's character and His revelation to humanity. Jesus Christ, in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, declares Himself to be "the way, the truth, and the life," indicating that truth is personified in Him. The rejoicing in truth suggests that love finds joy in what is genuine, honest, and aligned with God's will. This rejoicing is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated satisfaction in seeing God's purposes fulfilled. In the historical context, the early church faced numerous false teachings and heresies, making the commitment to truth a vital aspect of their faith. This phrase encourages believers to celebrate and uphold truth in their relationships and communities, reflecting the nature of Christ, who is the ultimate embodiment of truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul was writing to the church in Corinth to address various issues and to teach them about the nature of true Christian love.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>A diverse and often troubled congregation in the ancient city of Corinth, known for its moral and spiritual challenges.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth, commerce, and moral decadence, which influenced the church's struggles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_true_love.htm">Understanding True Love</a></b><br>True love, as defined by God, does not find joy in wrongdoing or evil. Instead, it aligns itself with truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_evil_and_truth.htm">The Nature of Evil and Truth</a></b><br>Evil is anything that contradicts God's nature and commands. Truth is rooted in God's character and His Word. Love naturally gravitates towards truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_truth.htm">Rejoicing in Truth</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to celebrate and uphold truth in our lives and communities. This involves discerning and rejecting falsehoods and embracing God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_love_in_action.htm">Practical Love in Action</a></b><br>In our daily interactions, we should strive to reflect God's love by promoting truth and rejecting evil, whether in personal relationships, community involvement, or broader societal issues.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/love_as_a_moral_compass.htm">Love as a Moral Compass</a></b><br>Love serves as a guide for ethical behavior, steering us away from actions that harm others and towards those that build up and encourage.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_love_rejoice_in_truth,_not_evil.htm">Does love rejoice in truth, not delight in evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_nonbelievers_join_a_church_band.htm">What are Weapons of Righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'the_great_and_dreadful_day'.htm">What does standing firm in faith mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_drums.htm">What are the biblical types of love?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Rejoiceth not in iniquity.</span>--The attitude of our mind towards sin is a great test of the truth of our religious feeling.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rejoiceth not in iniquity;</span> rather, <span class="accented">at unrighteousness.</span> The rejoicing at sin, the taking pleasure in them that commit sin, the exultation over the fall of others into sin, are among the worst forms of malignity (<a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:12</a>). The Greeks had a word, <span class="greek">ἐπιχαιρεκακία</span>, to describe "rejoicing at the evil" (whether sin or misfortune) of others (<a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Proverbs 24:17</a>); <span class="accented">Schadenfreude</span>, "malignant joy" (Arist., 'Eth.,' 2:7, 15). It is the detestable feeling indicated by the remark of La Rochefoucald, "that there is something not altogether disagreeable to us in the misfortunes of our best friends." <span class="cmt_word">Rejoiceth in the truth;</span> rather, <span class="accented">with the truth.</span> There are many who "resist the truth" (<a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">2 Timothy 3:8</a>); or who "hold the truth in unrighteousness" (<a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>); but love accepts it, keeps it pure, exults in all its triumphs (<a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> 2John 4). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[Love] takes no pleasure</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίρει</span> <span class="translit">(chairei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδικίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(adikia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_93.htm">Strong's 93: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoices</span><br /><span class="grk">συνχαίρει</span> <span class="translit">(synchairei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4796.htm">Strong's 4796: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rejoice with, congratulate. From sun and chairo; to sympathize in gladness, congratulate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">truth.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀληθείᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(alētheia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> </span><span class="str2">From alethes; truth.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 13:6 Doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness but rejoices (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 13:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 13:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 13:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 13:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>