I Corinthians 13:6
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Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
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rejoiceth in the truth--rather, "rejoiceth with the truth." Exults not at the perpetration of iniquity (unrighteousness) by others (compare Gen 9:22-23), but rejoices when the truth rejoices; sympathizes with it in its triumphs (Jo2 1:4). See the opposite (Ti2 3:8), "Resist the truth." So "the truth" and "unrighteousness" are contrasted (Rom 2:8). "The truth" is the Gospel truth, the inseparable ally of love (Eph 4:15; Jo2 1:12). The false charity which compromises "the truth" by glossing over "iniquity" or unrighteousness is thus tacitly condemned (Pro 17:15).
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle goes on to show more particularly what that more excellent way was of which he had just before been speaking. He recommends it, I. By showing the necessity and importance of it (Co1 13:1-3). II. By giving a description of its properties and fruits (Co1 13:4-7). III. By showing how much it excels the best of gifts and other graces, by its continuance, when they shall be no longer in being, or of any use (Co1 13:8 to the end).
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Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.
They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity.
Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.
For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.