Romans 12:11
Be active; and not slothful. Be fervent in spirit. Be laborers for our Lord.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In Context
10Be affectionate to your brethren: and love one another. Be foremost in honoring one another.
12Be joyful in your hope. Be patient under your afflictions. Be persevering in prayer.
Cross References
Matthew 25:26His lord answered, and said to him: Wicked and slothful servant! Thou knewest me, that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather 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 →