rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth [It does not rejoice in seeing sin committed nor in the downfall of those who are overcome by it (Romans 1:32; 2 Thessalonians 2:12; comp. John 8:3-11), but is glad when truth puts down iniquity (2Jo_4; Acts 11:23; Luke 10:17-21; comp. 2 Timothy 3:8). Possibly the verse also includes that malignant joy which many feel at the mishaps or misfortunes of others. It certainly condemns that false charity which compromises truth-- Proverbs 17:15; Galatians 1:9; Galatians 2:5; Galatians 2:11];

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