Romans 12:11 “Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the…”

Romans 12:11

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Be not slow in your work, but be quick in spirit, as the Lord's servants;

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Cross references

“slothful”

Proverbs 13:4 Ephesians 4:28 Proverbs 26:13–16 Proverbs 10:26 Proverbs 6:6–9 Proverbs 22:29

Proverbs 13:4 · BSB

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Ephesians 4:28 · BSB

He 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.

Proverbs 26:13–16 · BSB

The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”

Proverbs 10:26 · BSB

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.

Proverbs 6:6–9 · BSB

Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.

Proverbs 22:29 · BSB

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

“fervent”

Acts 18:25 1 Peter 4:8 1 Peter 1:22 Matthew 24:12 Revelation 2:4 James 5:16

Acts 18:25 · BSB

He 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.

1 Peter 4:8 · BSB

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 1:22 · BSB

Since 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.

Matthew 24:12 · BSB

Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.

Revelation 2:4 · BSB

But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.

James 5:16 · BSB

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

“serving”

Colossians 3:22–24 Hebrews 12:28 Ephesians 6:5–8 Colossians 4:1 1 Corinthians 7:22 Titus 2:9

Colossians 3:22–24 · BSB

Slaves, 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.

Hebrews 12:28 · BSB

Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

Ephesians 6:5–8 · BSB

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Colossians 4:1 · BSB

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

1 Corinthians 7:22 · BSB

For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.

Titus 2:9 · BSB

Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

Also

Acts 20:19

Acts 20:19 · BSB

I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

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