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Romans 12:11–12

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Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
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From verse 11

  1. Hebrews 6:10–11Rank 1 from verse 11
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    10For 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.

    11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

  2. Acts 18:25Rank 2 from verse 11
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    25This 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.

  3. Proverbs 13:4Rank 3 from verse 11
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    4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

  4. Revelation 3:15–16Rank 4 from verse 11
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    15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

    16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

  5. 1 Peter 4:8Rank 5 from verse 11
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    8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

From verse 12

  1. Romans 15:13Rank 1 from verse 12
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    13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

  2. Hebrews 10:36Rank 2 from verse 12
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    36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

  3. Psalms 62:8Rank 3 from verse 12
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    8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

  4. Romans 5:2–4Rank 4 from verse 12
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    2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

    3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

    4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

  5. Philippians 4:6–7Rank 5 from verse 12
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    6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

    7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 12:11

COMBINED MEANING

slothful

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Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fervent

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1. Intensely hot or burning. 2. Earnest, zealous, or intensely active in spirit, affection, or prayer.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

serving

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of serve, meaning to work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 12:12

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hope

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1. Expectation, trust, reliance, or the good expected. 2. The person or ground on which expectation rests. 3. To expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

patient

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Enduring delay, suffering, or provocation with steadfastness, forbearance, and self-restraint.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

tribulation

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Affliction, distress, anguish, persecution, oppression, trouble, or suffering.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

continuing

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of continue, meaning to remain, abide, persist, or endure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

instant

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Sense 1: A moment or precise point of time. Sense 2: Urgent, pressing, persistent, or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

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13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

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