Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit;
New American Standard Bible
not lagging behind in diligence,
King James Version
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
International Standard Version
Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
A Conservative Version
not lazy in diligence, being fervent in the Spirit serving the Lord,
American Standard Version
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Amplified
never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;
An Understandable Version
Be enthusiastic instead of lazy. Be fervent in your spirit [Note: Some translators take "spirit" here to refer to the "Holy Spirit"], [as you] serve the Lord.
Anderson New Testament
in what requires diligence, be not slothful; in spirit, be fervent; in service, be devoted to the Lord;
Bible in Basic English
Be not slow in your work, but be quick in spirit, as the Lord's servants;
Common New Testament
Never be lacking in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Daniel Mace New Testament
in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.
Darby Translation
as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord.
Godbey New Testament
not slothful in business; boiling over in spirit; serving the Lord;
Goodspeed New Testament
not wanting in devotion, but on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
John Wesley New Testament
Not slothful in business, servent in spirit, serving the Lord:
Julia Smith Translation
In study not slothful; boiling in the spirit; serving the Lord;
King James 2000
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Lexham Expanded Bible
not lagging in diligence, being enthusiastic in spirit, serving the Lord,
Modern King James verseion
As to diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let not that business which ye have in hand be tedious to you. Be fervent in the spirit. Apply yourselves to the time.
Moffatt New Testament
never let your zeal flag; maintain the spiritual glow; serve the Lord;
Montgomery New Testament
In your diligence be free from sloth. Be glowing in spirit. Slave for the master.
NET Bible
Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Noyes New Testament
Be not backward in zeal; be fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.
Sawyer New Testament
be not slothful in business, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord,
The Emphasized Bible
In business, not slothful, in spirit, fervent, to the Lord, doing service,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Never flagging in zeal; fervent in spirit; serving the Master;
Webster
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Weymouth New Testament
Do not be indolent when zeal is required. Be thoroughly warm-hearted, the Lord's own servants,
Williams New Testament
never slack in earnestness, always on fire with the Spirit, always serving the Lord,
World English Bible
not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Worrell New Testament
in diligence, not slothful; in spirit, fervent, serving the Lord;
Worsley New Testament
not slothful in business: fervent in spirit: serving the Lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; the Lord serving;
Themes
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Serving God
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
Idleness and sloth » Forbidden
Virtues » Industry » Commended
physical Work » Industry in » Commended
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living In Love
10
Show family affection to one another with brotherly love.
Cross References
Acts 18:25
This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit,
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share
Hebrews 6:10-11
For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love
Exodus 5:17
But he said, “You are slackers. Slackers! That is why you are saying, ‘Let us go sacrifice to the Lord.’
Proverbs 6:6-9
Observe its ways and become wise.
Proverbs 10:26
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
Proverbs 13:4
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 18:9
is brother to a vandal.
Proverbs 22:29
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.
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Proverbs 24:30-34
and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense.
Proverbs 26:13-16
a lion in the public square!”
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength,
Isaiah 56:10
they know nothing;
all of them are mute dogs,
they cannot bark;
they dream, lie down,
and love to sleep.
Matthew 24:12
Matthew 25:26
Acts 20:19
serving the Lord with all humility, with tears, and with the trials that came to me through the plots of the Jews
Acts 20:34-35
You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.
1 Corinthians 7:22
For he who is called by the Lord as a slave
Ephesians 6:5-8
Slaves, obey your human
Colossians 3:22-24
Colossians 4:1
Colossians 4:12-13
Epaphras,
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
to seek to lead a quiet life,
2 Thessalonians 3:6-12
Now we command you, brothers, in the name
1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips
Titus 2:9-10
Slaves are to be submissive to their masters
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us hold on to grace.
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.
1 Peter 1:22
By obedience to the truth,
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, maintain an intense love
Revelation 2:4
Revelation 3:15-16