Romans 12:11

In 9 translations

BSB

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

KJV

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

WEB

not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,

ASV

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

LSV

in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; serving the LORD;

YLT

in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; the Lord serving;

DBY

as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord.

DRC

In carefulness not slothful. In spirit fervent. Serving the Lord.

GNV

Not slouthfull to do seruice: seruent in spirit seruing the Lord,

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί, τῷ πνεύματι ζέοντες, τῷ κυρίῳ δουλεύοντες,

RP2018

τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί· τῷ πνεύματι ζέοντες· τῷ κυρίῳ δουλεύοντες·

TR-Boyd

τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί· τῷ πνεύματι ζέοντες· τῷ Κυρίῳ δουλεύοντες·Κυρίῳ ¦ καιρῷ ST

SCR1894

τη σπουδη μη οκνηροι τω πνευματι ζεοντες τω κυριω δουλευοντες

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• Hebrews 6:10–11For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end,…
• Acts 18:25He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
• Revelation 3:15–16I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other! So because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of My mouth!
• Proverbs 13:4The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
• Colossians 3:22–24Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and…
• 1 Peter 4:8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
• Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
• Proverbs 26:13–16The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed. The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back…
• Ephesians 4:28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
• 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
• Proverbs 10:26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
• Ephesians 6:5–8Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of…
• Matthew 24:12Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.
• Acts 20:19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.
• Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6–12Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. For you yourselves know…

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