Romans 12:11
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
10In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,
12rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;
Proverbs 13:4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.
Proverbs 26:13The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are blind. They are all without knowledge. They are all mute dogs. They can’t bark— dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.
Matthew 25:26“But his lord answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn’t sow, and gather where I didn’t 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 →