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Connecting Statement:

Paul summarizes how working together for God is supposed to be.

Working together with him

Paul is implying that he and Timothy are working with God. Alternate translation: "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. Alternate translation: "we beg you to make use of the grace that you have received from God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives)