1 Corinthians 13:6

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

[Love] is not glad about the evil [that people do], but is glad about the truth [i.e., the good in their lives].

Cross References

Matthew 18:13

Truly I tell you, if he happens to find it, he is happier over it than over the ninety-nine that had not wandered away.

Luke 22:5

And they were very pleased, so agreed to give him money.

Romans 1:32

These people know that God’s decrees require that those who practice such things deserve to die [i.e., either spiritual or temporal punishment], yet they not only do the same things [themselves], but even approve of other people who practice them.

Romans 12:9

Let [your] love be sincere. Hate whatever is evil. Cling to whatever is good.

Philippians 1:18

So, what [should I think about the situation]? Just this: I am happy and will continue to be happy that, in every way, Christ is being preached, [regardless of] whether it is in pretense or with sincerity.

Philippians 1:4

In my every request for all of you, I make it with joy

Philippians 3:18

For I have often told you before, and am telling you again with tears in my eyes, that many people are living as the enemies of the cross of Christ [i.e., their lives oppose the purpose of Christ’s death].

2 Thessalonians 2:12

in order that all those who have not believed the truth, but have taken pleasure in wrongdoing, would be condemned.

2 John 1:4

I was very happy when I learned that my children [i.e., members of the congregation there] are living in [harmony with the] truth, just as we have been commanded to do by the Father.