Romans 12:11 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; the Lord serving;
English ASV
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
English Amplified
Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; serve the Lord.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord.
English EASY 2024
Do not be lazy, but always work hard. Serve the Lord well.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
As you serve the Lord, work hard and don't be lazy. Be excited about serving him!
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Work hard and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Don't be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.
English KJV 1611
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
English LSB
not lagging behind in diligence, being fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
do not be lazy in diligence, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord,
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord.
English NIV
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
English NKJ 1982
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
English NLT
Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot! Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill you with excitement as you serve him.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
English Tyndale 1537
Let not that business which ye have in hand be tedious to you. Be fervent in the spirit. Apply yourselves to the time.