1 We then, as ^aworkers together with Him also ^bplead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.  ‡

2 For He says:
^a“In an acceptable time I have heard you,
And in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.  ‡

3 ^aWe give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.  ‡

4 But in all things we commend ourselves ^aas ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,  ‡