2 Corinthians 6:1 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

2 Corinthians 6:1-2. We then, as workers together with him Being employed by God in such an important embassy, we prosecute it, and beseech you that ye receive not the gospel of the grace of God Which announces such glad tidings of salvation; or the free, unmerited favour and Spirit of God, offered and pressed upon you in the gospel; in vain Which they do in whom this divine grace does not answer the end for which it was designed; does not render them godly and righteous, wise, good,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

The power of love (5:11-6:13)Because Paul knows that he is accountable to Christ, he knows what it means to fear the Lord, and this makes him more diligent in his service. God knows that his motives are pure and he trusts that the Corinthians know also (11).In making these statements, Paul is not trying to write a recommendation for himself. He is trying to give his supporters reason to be bold in defending him against those who criticize him (12). They may have seen him display his feelings in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 6:1

as workers together = working together. See Romans 8:28 . with Him. Omit. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 . beseech . App-184 . you. Omit. not . App-106 . grace . See 2 Corinthians 1:2 . God. App-98 . in vain . Literally for (Greek. eis) that which is empty or of no effect. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1

2 COR. 6Paul here discussed the trials of ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 6:1-10), made a strong emotional appeal to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 6:11-13), and gave instructions against Christians mixing with the pagans (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (2 Corinthians 6:1)The words WITH HIM are italicized in the English Revised Version (1885), indicating that they are not a part of the Greek text; and, as... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1

2 Corinthians 6:1. We then, as workers together with him— As the joint-labourers of God. Doddridge. As instruments employed by God. Heylin. See 1 Corinthians 3:9. Receiving the grace of God in vain, is the same with believing in vain, 1 Corinthians 15:2. That is, receiving the doctrine of the gospel for truth, and professing Christianity, without experiencing its power, and performing what the gospel requires. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1

1. workers together—with God (Acts 15:4; 1 Corinthians 3:9). Not only as "ambassadors." beseech—entreat (1 Corinthians 3:9- :). He is describing his ministry, not exhorting directly. you also—rather, "WE ALSO (as well as God, 1 Corinthians 3:9- :) beseech" or "entreat you": 2 Corinthians 6:14; 2 Corinthians 6:15, on to 2 Corinthians 6:15- :, is part of this entreaty or exhortation. in vain—by making the grace of God a ground for continuance in sin (2 Corinthians 6:15- :). By a life of sin,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 6:1

Since God appeals to the unsaved through heralds of the gospel (2 Corinthians 5:20), the herald is in that sense a partner with God in His work of bringing people into final reconciliation. Another less likely view is that Paul meant that he labored together with the Corinthians (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:20; 1 Corinthians 3:9). The words "with Him" are not in the Greek text. In this case the objects of their entreaty would be the unsaved. Evangelism is a joint effort of the Lord and His human... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Paul’s example as an ambassador of Christ 6:1-10 read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 6:1

6:1 fellow-workmen, (h-3) See 1 Corinthians 3:9 . Here literally 'jointly labouring;' the connection is in the word 'beseech.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

I, 2. Paraphrase. ’Now it is as coöperators with God in this work that we exhort you not to make the grace of God fruitless in your life by continuing in sin. (2) For God has told us in Scripture of a time of grace and of a day of salvation; and this is that blessed time of grace and that day of salvation.’1. Workers together with him] For the idea cp. 1 Corinthians 3:9. In vain] i.e. by an unholy life.2. He (i.e. God) saith] The v. is a parenthesis. The reference is to Isaiah 49:8, God’s words... read more