Romans 12:11
Do not lack diligence in zeal, but be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Text-Critical English NT
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. Take the lead in honoring one another.
12Rejoice in hope, persevere in tribulation, and persist in prayer.
Cross References
Matthew 25:26But his master answered him, ‘Yoʋ evil and lazy servant! Yoʋ knew, did yoʋ, that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have scattered no 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 →