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Romans 12:11
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Romans 12:11
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11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[a]
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- 12:11 Or but serve the Lord with a zealous spirit; or but let the Spirit excite you as you serve the Lord.
Romans 12:11
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Romans 12:11
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11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,(A) serving the Lord.
Hebrews 6:10-11
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Hebrews 6:10-11
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10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers,[a] as you still do. 11 Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.
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- 6:10 Greek for God’s holy people.
Hebrews 6:10-11
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Hebrews 6:10-11
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10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.(A) 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope(B) for may be fully realized.
Acts 18:25
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Acts 18:25
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25 He had been taught the way of the Lord, and he taught others about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit[a] and with accuracy. However, he knew only about John’s baptism.
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- 18:25 Or with enthusiasm in the Spirit.
Acts 18:25
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Acts 18:25
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25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor[a](A) and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.(B)
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- Acts 18:25 Or with fervor in the Spirit
Revelation 3:15-16
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Revelation 3:15-16
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15 “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! 16 But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!
Revelation 3:15-16
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Revelation 3:15-16
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1 Peter 4:8
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1 Peter 4:8
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8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
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1 Peter 4:8
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1 Peter 4:8
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Proverbs 13:4
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Proverbs 13:4
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4 Lazy people want much but get little,
but those who work hard will prosper.
Proverbs 13:4
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Proverbs 13:4
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4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(A)
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
Hebrews 12:28
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Hebrews 12:28
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28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.
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Hebrews 12:28
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Hebrews 12:28
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28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,(A) let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,(B)
Colossians 3:22-24
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Colossians 3:22-24
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22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.[a]
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- 3:24 Or and serve Christ as your Master.
Colossians 3:22-24
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Colossians 3:22-24
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22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance(A) from the Lord as a reward.(B) It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Ephesians 4:28
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Ephesians 4:28
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28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.
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Ephesians 4:28
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Ephesians 4:28
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28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(A) doing something useful with their own hands,(B) that they may have something to share with those in need.(C)
1 Peter 1:22
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1 Peter 1:22
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22 You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters.[a] Love each other deeply with all your heart.[b]
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1 Peter 1:22
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1 Peter 1:22
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22 Now that you have purified(A) yourselves by obeying(B) the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply,(C) from the heart.[a]
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- 1 Peter 1:22 Some early manuscripts from a pure heart
Acts 20:19
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Acts 20:19
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19 I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews.
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Acts 20:19
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Acts 20:19
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19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears(A) and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents.(B)
Matthew 24:12
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Matthew 24:12
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12 Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.
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Matthew 24:12
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Matthew 24:12
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12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,
Ephesians 6:5-8
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Ephesians 6:5-8
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Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. 6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. 7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 8 Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.
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Ephesians 6:5-8
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Ephesians 6:5-8
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5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(A) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(B) just as you would obey Christ.(C) 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,(D) doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,(E) 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do,(F) whether they are slave or free.
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