Verse 11
Romans 12:11
Bible in Basic English
11
Be not slow in your work, but be quick in spirit, as the Lord's servants;
Original Language Text
greek
τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί, τῷ πνεύματι ζέοντες, τῷ κυρίῳ δουλεύοντες,
English Translation
Do not be lazy in diligence, be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Take part in the joy of those who are glad, and in the grief of those who are sorrowing.
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