Romans 12:11
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
10In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;
12rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:
Proverbs 13:4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 22:29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 26:13The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.
Matthew 25:26But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, 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 →