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)

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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;

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  1. Romans 12:12 persevering

11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[a] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

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  1. 12:11 Or but serve the Lord with a zealous spirit; or but let the Spirit excite you as you serve the Lord.

11 Do not be lazy but work hard, serving the Lord with all your heart. 12 Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times.

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11 Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.(A)

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