Romans 12:11
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.
Proverbs 13:4The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 26:13The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”
Isaiah 56:10Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.
Matthew 25:26‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.
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 →