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 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,(A) serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope,(B) patient in affliction,(C) faithful in prayer.(D) 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.(E) Practice hospitality.(F)

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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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