# General Information:
In verse 2, Paul quotes a portion from the prophet Isaiah.
# Connecting Statement:
Paul summarizes how working together for God is supposed to be.
# Working together
Paul is implying that he and Timothy are working with God. AT: "Working together with God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain
Paul pleads with them to allow the grace of God to be effective in their lives. This can be stated in positive terms. AT: "we beg you to make use of the grace that you have received from God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])