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The Verse in Focus (2 Corinthians 6:1)

Συνεργοῦντες δὲ καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν μὴ εἰς κενὸν τὴν χάριν τοῦ Θεοῦ δέξασθαι ὑμᾶς·

The Present Participle: Συνεργοῦντες

The participle συνεργοῦντες comes from the verb συνεργέω, meaning “to work together.” It is a present active participle, nominative masculine plural, modifying the implied subject of the main verb. The present tense of the participle highlights ongoing, continuous action — “as we are working together.” The context reveals that Paul is describing himself and his companions as cooperating with God (see 2 Corinthians 5:20–21). This participle sets the stage: their appeal is not merely human effort — it is divinely partnered labor.… Learn Koine Greek