Romans 12:11
in diligence, not slothful; in spirit, fervent, serving the Lord;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
10be kindly affectioned one to another; in honor, preferring one another;
12in hope, rejoicing; in affliction, patient; in prayer, persevering;
Cross References
Matthew 25:26And his lord answering said to him: Wicked and slothful servant! Thou knewest that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I strewed not?
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 →