2 Corinthians 6:1

God’s Suffering Servants

6:1 Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain. ¹ 

2 Corinthians 6:11-13

6:11 We have spoken freely to you, ²  Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide to you. 6:12 Our affection for you is not restricted, ³  but you are restricted in your affections for us. 6:13 Now as a fair exchange – I speak as to my ⁴  children – open wide your hearts to us ⁵  also.

[6:1]  ¹ tn Or “receive the grace of God uselessly.”

[6:11]  ² tn Grk “our mouth has been open to you,” an idiom for openness in communication.

[6:12]  ³ tn Grk “You are not restricted by us.”

[6:13]  ⁴ tn The word “my” is not in the Greek text but is implied.

[6:13]  ⁵ tn The words “to us” are not in the Greek text but are implied.