Romans 12:11
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”Romans 12:11
What Does Romans 12:11 Mean?
Romans 12:11 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 12:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 9:10“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Revelation 3:15“I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.”Acts 18:25“This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.”Proverbs 13:4“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”Colossians 3:22“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”Hebrews 12:28“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”Proverbs 6:6“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”Proverbs 26:13“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”Ephesians 4:28“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.”Hebrews 6:12“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”Proverbs 20:13“Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”Proverbs 10:26“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”Matthew 24:12“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”Ephesians 6:5“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”Proverbs 31:15“She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.”
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