Romans 12:11
Be diligent, and not slothful, be fervent in spirit, be serving your Lord.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
10Be tender to your brethren, and love one another, being forward to honour one another.
12Rejoice in your hope, sustain your afflictions, be constant in prayer;
Cross References
Matthew 25:26His lord answered, Thou evil and slothful servant, thou didst know me that I reap where I have not sowed, and collect from whence I have not dispersed.
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 →