6:1 Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 3
1 tn Or “by holiness of spirit.”
2 tn Or “sincere.”
3 tn Or “receive the grace of God uselessly.”
4 tn Grk “the instruction,” referring to orthodox Christian teaching and ministry in general, in contrast to that of the false teachers mentioned in 1:3-4.
5 tn Grk “love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”