Romans 12:11
Be not backward in zeal; be fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
10In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in honor, give each other the preference.
12Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Go to the ant, O sluggard! Consider her ways, and be wise!
Proverbs 13:4The appetite of the sluggard longeth, and hath nothing; But the appetite of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 22:29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall be the minister of kings; He shall not serve obscure men.
Proverbs 26:13The slothful man saith, “There is a lion in the way; There is a lion in the streets.”
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are all blind; they know nothing; They are all dumb dogs, that cannot bark, Dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber;
Matthew 25:26But his lord answered and said to him, Wicked and slothful servant! Didst thou know that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter 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 →