Romans 12:11

in what requires diligence, be not slothful; in spirit, be fervent; in service, be devoted to the Lord;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

In Context

10in love to the brotherhood, be kindly affectionate one to another; in showing honor, be examples one to another;

12in hope, be joyful; in affliction, be patient; in prayer, be persevering;

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Cross References

Matthew 25:26His lord answered and said to him: Wicked and slothful servant; did you know that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter?

Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21

Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →

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