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Love

1 Corinthians 13:6

In 9 translations

BSB
Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
KJV
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
WEB
doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
ASV
rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;
LSV
[does] not rejoice over unrighteousness, and rejoices with the truth;
YLT
rejoiceth not over the unrighteousness, and rejoiceth with the truth;
DBY
does not rejoice at iniquity but rejoices with the truth,
DRC
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth;
GNV
It reioyceth not in iniquitie, but reioyceth in the trueth:

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of συγχαίρει: Tyndale House, Westcott–Hort: συνχαίρει.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
οὐ χαίρει ἐπὶ τῇ ἀδικίᾳ, συγχαίρει δὲ τῇ ἀληθείᾳ·
RP2018
οὐ χαίρει ἐπὶ τῇ ἀδικίᾳ, συγχαίρει δὲ τῇ ἀληθείᾳ,
TR-Boyd
οὐ χαίρει ἐπὶ τῇ ἀδικίᾳ, συγχαίρει δὲ τῇ ἀληθείᾳ,
SCR1894
ου χαιρει επι τη αδικια συγχαιρει δε τη αληθεια

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Romans 12:9Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
  • 3 John 1:3–4For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
  • 2 John 1:4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
  • Romans 1:32Although 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.
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:12in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.
  • Hosea 4:8They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity.
  • Proverbs 14:9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
  • Luke 19:41–42As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
  • Micah 7:8Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
  • Jeremiah 13:17But 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.
  • Psalms 10:3For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
  • Philippians 3:18For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
  • Psalms 119:136My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:6–10But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you. For this reason, brothers, in…
  • Philippians 1:18What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
  • Exodus 18:9And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians.

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