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A Test of Genuine Love
Commentators explain that a key test of genuine love is our reaction to sin. Love doesn't find malicious pleasure in the failures, mistakes, or sins of others—not even rivals or enemies. Instead of gossiping or celebrating a downfall, a heart filled with God's love grieves over unrighteousness, whether in ourselves or in others. As one scholar notes, our attitude toward sin is a great test of our faith.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 13:6
18th Century
Theologian
Rejoiceth not in iniquity. It does not rejoice over the vices of other men; it does not take delight when they are guilty of crim…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 13:6
Rejoiceth not in unrighteousness (ου χαιρε). See Ro 1:32 for this depth of degradation. There are people as low as that whose real…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 13:6
19th Century
Bishop
Rejoiceth not in iniquity.—The attitude of our mind towards sin is a great test of the truth of our religious feeling.
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 13:6–11
19th Century
Preacher
Much of what we call knowledge, much of what we call eloquence, will all be put away. As our spiritual growth increases, we shall not need these ch…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 13:6
Christian love is now described positively and negatively. Its positive characteristics are patience (slow to become resentful), kindness, delight …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 13:6
17th Century
Pastor
Rejoices not in iniquity
Neither in his own, nor in others; but on the contrary is grieved for it; he mourns over hi…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
17th Century
Minister
Some of the effects of charity are stated, so that we may know whether we have this grace; and if we do not, that we may not rest until we have it.…