Romans 12:11

God's Word

Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.

Cross References

Exodus 5:17

“You’re lazy! ⌞Just plain⌟ lazy!” Pharaoh answered. “That’s why you keep saying, ‘Let us go offer sacrifices to the Lord.’

Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth, like smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him ⌞on a mission⌟.

Proverbs 13:4

A lazy person craves food and there is none, but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.

Proverbs 18:9

Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.

Proverbs 31:15

She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.

Isaiah 56:10

⌞Israel’s⌟ watchmen are blind. None of them know anything. All of them are like dogs that are unable to bark. They lie around dreaming; they love to sleep.

Matthew 24:12

And because there will be more and more lawlessness, most people’s love will grow cold.

Matthew 25:26

“His master responded, ‘You evil and lazy servant! If you knew that I harvest where I haven’t planted and gather where I haven’t scattered,

Acts 18:25

He had been instructed in the Lord’s way and spoke enthusiastically. He accurately taught about Jesus but knew only about the baptism John performed.

Acts 20:19

I humbly served the Lord, often with tears in my eyes. I served the Lord during the difficult times I went through when the Jews plotted against me.

1 Corinthians 7:22

If the Lord called you when you were a slave, you are the Lord’s free person. In the same way, if you were free when you were called, you are Christ’s slave.

Ephesians 4:28

Thieves must quit stealing and, instead, they must work hard. They should do something good with their hands so that they’ll have something to share with those in need.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, be just and fair to your slaves because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they learn to go around from house to house since they have nothing else to do. Not only this, but they also gossip and get involved in other people’s business, saying things they shouldn’t say.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, we must be thankful that we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Because we are thankful, we must serve God with fear and awe in a way that pleases him.

James 5:16

So admit your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you will be healed. Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.

1 Peter 1:22

Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other warmly, because love covers many sins.

Revelation 2:4

However, I have this against you: The love you had at first is gone.