The Qualities of Love - Love Doesn't Rejoice in Unrighteousness, But With the Truth

Paul's next two qualities of love are paired as a negative one and a positive one. Moreover, they are related in the fact that they are mutually implying and mutually interpreting: They indicate the same truth about love, first in negative terms and then in positive ones. This means that these two qualities of love must be considered as a unit, and, when interpreted in the light of Paul's understanding of righteousness and truth, make a profound contribution to his discussion.