Parallel Verses
Godbey New Testament
it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but it rejoices in the truth;
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Holman Bible
but rejoices in the truth.
International Standard Version
is never glad with sin; she's always glad to side with truth, and pleased that truth will win.
A Conservative Version
does not rejoice in wrong but rejoices in the truth,
American Standard Version
rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;
Amplified
It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
An Understandable Version
[Love] is not glad about the evil [that people do], but is glad about the truth [i.e., the good in their lives].
Anderson New Testament
rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
Bible in Basic English
It takes no pleasure in wrongdoing, but has joy in what is true;
Common New Testament
it does not rejoice in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
Daniel Mace New Testament
it does not countenance injustice, but smiles upon virtue;
Darby Translation
does not rejoice at iniquity but rejoices with the truth,
Goodspeed New Testament
It is not happy over injustice, it is only happy with truth.
John Wesley New Testament
Covereth all things,
Julia Smith Translation
Rejoices not at injustice, and rejoices with the truth;
King James 2000
Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
Lexham Expanded Bible
[it] does not rejoice at unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth,
Modern King James verseion
Charity does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
rejoiceth not in iniquity: but rejoiceth in the truth,
Moffatt New Testament
love is never glad when others go wrong, love is gladdened by goodness,
Montgomery New Testament
but rejoices when the truth rejoices.
NET Bible
It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.
New Heart English Bible
does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
Noyes New Testament
rejoiceth not at iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth,
Sawyer New Testament
rejoices not in wickedness, but rejoices in the truth;
The Emphasized Bible
Rejoiceth not over unrighteousness, but rejoiceth in sympathy with truth, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Love never rejoices at evil, but rejoices in the triumph of Truth;
Webster
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Weymouth New Testament
She finds no pleasure in injustice done to others, but joyfully sides with the truth.
Williams New Testament
Is never glad when wrong is done, but always glad when truth prevails;
World English Bible
doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
Worrell New Testament
rejoices not at unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
Worsley New Testament
suspecteth no evil, rejoiceth not at injustice, but rejoiceth in the truth:
Youngs Literal Translation
rejoiceth not over the unrighteousness, and rejoiceth with the truth;
Themes
Charity » The attributes of charity
Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Corinthians 13:6
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 13:6
Images 1 Corinthians 13:6
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 13:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Love, The More Excellent Way
5 does not behave itself uncomely, seeks not its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but it rejoices in the truth; 7 it bears all things, it believes all things, it hopes all things, it endures all things.
Cross References
2 John 1:4
I rejoice exceedingly because I have found some of thy children walking about in truth, as we received commandment from the Father.
Romans 1:32
who, knowing the rightfulness of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but they even delight in those who are doing them.
2 Thessalonians 2:12
in order that they may all be condemned who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in unrighteousness.
Luke 19:41-42
And when He drew near, seeing the city He wept over it,
Luke 22:5
And they rejoiced, and promised to give him money.
Romans 12:9
Let love be free from hypocrisy. Abhorring the evil, cleaving to the good:
2 Corinthians 7:9-16
now I rejoice, not because you grieved, but because you grieved unto repentance: for you grieved toward God, in order that you may receive damage by us in nothing.
Philippians 1:4
always in all my prayer with joy making supplication,
Philippians 1:18
For what is it? moreover that in every place, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and I rejoice in this, yes, and I will rejoice.
Philippians 2:17-18
But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along with you all;
Philippians 3:18
For many walk about, of whom I frequently spoke to you, and now I speak even weeping, the enemies of the cross of Christ:
1 Thessalonians 3:6-10
But Timothy, having already come to us from you, and proclaimed to us the good news of your faith and your divine love, and that you always have a good mention of us, longing to see us, as we do to see you;
3 John 1:3-4
I rejoice exceedingly, the brethren coming and witnessing to thy truth, as thou art walking about in truth.