Romans 12:11

New King James Version

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

Cross References

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.

1 Peter 4:8

And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,

Acts 20:19

serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews;

Matthew 24:12

And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.

Proverbs 10:26

As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.

Proverbs 18:9

He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

Exodus 5:17

But he said, “You are idle! Idle! Therefore you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’

1 Timothy 5:13

And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmen are blind, They are all ignorant; They are all dumb dogs, They cannot bark; Sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.

Revelation 2:4

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

1 Corinthians 7:22

For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ’s slave.

Matthew 25:26

“But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.

James 5:16

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

Proverbs 31:15

She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.