Romans 12:11
Concerning diligence, do not be hesitant. Concerning the spirit, be eager. Concerning the Lord, serve him.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
12Rejoice in certain hope, be patient in suffering, be faithful in prayer.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Look at the ant, you lazy person, 1 consider her ways, and be wise. 1
Proverbs 13:4The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, 1 but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied. 1
Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man skilled at his work? He will stand before kings; 1 he will not stand before common people.
Proverbs 26:13The lazy person says, “There is a lion on the road! 1 There is a lion between the open places!” 1
Isaiah 56:10All their watchmen are blind, they do not understand. 1 They are all silent dogs who cannot bark. 1 They dream, and lying down they love to sleep. 1
Matthew 25:26But his master answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sowed and harvest where I have not scattered.
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 →