1 Corinthians 13:6 Meaning
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Context Explained
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 8:32
This verse states that knowing the truth will set you free, echoing the value of truth.
Philippians 4:8
This verse encourages focusing on what is true, aligning with the theme of rejoicing in truth.
Ephesians 4:15
Both verses highlight the importance of speaking the truth in love.
Source: 1 Corinthians 13:6