2 Corinthians 6:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

In these verses we have an account of the apostle's general errand and exhortation to all to whom he preached in every place where he came, with the several arguments and methods he used. Observe, I. The errand or exhortation itself, namely, to comply with the gospel offers of reconciliation?that, being favoured with the gospel, they would not receive this grace of God in vain, 2 Cor. 6:1. The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears; but it will be in vain for us to hear it, unless we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as workers together with him ,.... The ministers of the Gospel are workers or labourers; their ministry is a work, and a very laborious one, which none have strength equal to, and are sufficient for; of themselves: it is a work that requires faithfulness and diligence, is honourable; and those who perform it aright deserve respect. These do not work alone: according to our version, they are "workers together with him"; meaning either God or Christ, not as co-ordinate with him, but... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as workers together with him - Συνεργουντες δε και παρακαλουμεν . The two last words, with him, are not in the text, and some supply the place thus: we then, as workers together With You, and the Armenian version seems to have read it so; but no MS. has this reading, and no other version. For my own part I see nothing wanting in the text if we only suppose the term apostles; we, (i.e. apostles), being fellow workers, also entreat you not to receive the grace of God in vain. By... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1.Assisting. He has repeated the instructions of embassy with which the ministers of the gospel have been furnished by God. After they have faithfully communicated these instructions, they must also use their endeavor, that they may be carried into effect, (572) in order that their labor may not be in vain. They must, I say, add continual exhortation’s, (573) that their embassy may be efficacious. This is what he means by συνεργοῦντες, (fellow-workers,) that is, devoted to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as fellow workers. Continuing the entreaty of 2 Corinthians 5:20 , he adds, "But as [his] fellow workers we also exhort you." The "also" shows that he does not rest content with merely entreating them ( δεόμεθα ), but adds to the entreaty an exhortation emphasized by a self-sacrificing ministry. "Fellow workers with God " ( 1 Corinthians 3:9 ). Beseech . The word is the same as that rendered "beseech" by the Authorized Version in 2 Corinthians 5:20 , and it should... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

One who is sent upon a mission, who fills the office of an ambassador, is evidently one who, however he works, does not work alone. He is the representative of the court from which he is sent, by which he is accredited. When the apostle thought of his life mission, especially when he thought of its difficulties, it was natural that he should recall to his own mind the fact that God, who had commissioned him, was working with him and giving efficacy to his labours. And, in writing to others, it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

"We then, as workers together," etc. There are three topics here for meditation. I. A SUBLIME MISSION . "Workers together with him." What is the grand work in which God is engaged and in which we can cooperate? He is engaged in numerous works—works of creation, government, conservation, in which we can have no hand. The work here is evidently the work spoken of in the preceding chapter—the work of reconciling man to himself, the work which he does in Christ. Now, all genuine ministers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

The grace of God had been manifested in the reconciliation of which he had been treating; and this reconciliation had its period, or season, special as to its character and advantages. Everything has relation to time. Life has infancy, childhood, youth—successive eras. Nature has her seasons. It was now God's receiving time, a dispensation of mercy, an acceptable time, a day of salvation. So sensible was St. Paul of this fact that he, as a coworker with God, pressed the exhortation on the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as workers together with him - On the meaning of this expression, see the note, 1 Corinthians 3:9. The Greek here is (συνεργοῦντες sunergountes) “working together,” and may mean either that the apostles and ministers to whom Paul refers were joint-laborers in entreating them not to receive the grace of God in vain; or it may mean that they cooperated with God, or were engaged with him in endeavoring to secure the reconciliation of the world to himself. Tyndale renders it: “we as... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1

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