11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 (A)rejoicing in hope, (B)patient[a] in tribulation, (C)continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 (D)distributing to the needs of the saints, (E)given[b] to hospitality.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:12 persevering
  2. Romans 12:13 Lit. pursuing

11 not lagging behind in diligence, (A)fervent in spirit, (B)serving the Lord; 12 (C)rejoicing in hope, (D)persevering in tribulation, (E)devoted to prayer, 13 (F)contributing to the needs of the [a]saints, [b](G)practicing hospitality.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:13 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  2. Romans 12:13 Lit pursuing

11 never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord; 12 constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength], 13 contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.

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

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

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

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