They worship Me in vain,
teaching as doctrines the commands of men.”

They worship Me in vain,
teaching as doctrines the commands of men.

Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Working together with Him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive God’s grace in vain.”

I went up according to a revelation and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles—but privately to those recognized as leaders—so that I might not be running, or have run the race, in vain.

Hold firmly to the message of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing.