Parallel Verses English Standard Version Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. King James Bible Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; American Standard Version in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Douay-Rheims Bible In carefulness not slothful. In spirit fervent. Serving the Lord. English Revised Version in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Webster's Bible Translation 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, Romans 12:11 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesSlothful (ὀκνηροί) From ὀκνέω to delay. In business (τῇ σπουδῇ) Wrong. Render, as Rev., in diligence; see on Romans 12:8. Luther, "in regard to zeal be not lazy." Fervent (ζέοντες) See on Acts 18:25. The Lord (τῷ Κυρίῳ) Some texts read καιρῷ the time or opportunity, but the best authorities give Lord. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge slothful. Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise... Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Proverbs 26:13-16 The slothful man said, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets... 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ... fervent. Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed... Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against you, because you have left your first love. serving. Cross References Proverbs 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going. Acts 18:25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. Acts 20:19 serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews; Revelation 3:15 "'I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! Jump to Previous Business Diligence Diligent Fervent Fervor Flag Indolent Quick Required Servants Serve Serving Slothful Slow Spirit Spiritual Thoroughly Work ZealJump to Next Business Diligence Diligent Fervent Fervor Flag Indolent Quick Required Servants Serve Serving Slothful Slow Spirit Spiritual Thoroughly Work ZealLinks Romans 12:11 NIVRomans 12:11 NLT Romans 12:11 ESV Romans 12:11 NASB Romans 12:11 KJV Romans 12:11 Bible Apps Romans 12:11 Biblia Paralela Romans 12:11 Chinese Bible Romans 12:11 French Bible Romans 12:11 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |