Bible Verse of the Day

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Romans 12:11 NIV

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

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Daily Verse Reflection

Commentary on Romans 12:9-16

(Read Romans 12:9-16)

The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is good, but we must cleave to it. All our duty towards one another is summed up in one word, love. This denotes the love of parents to their children; which is more tender and natural than any other; unforced, unconstrained. And love to God and man, with zeal for the gospel, will make the wise Christian diligent in all his wordly business, and in gaining superior skill. God must be served with the spirit, under the influences of the Holy Spirit. He is honoured by our hope and trust in him, especially when we rejoice in that hope. He is served, not only by working for him, but by sitting still quietly, when he calls us to suffer. Patience for God's sake, is true piety. Those that rejoice in hope, are likely to be patient in tribulation. We should not be cold in the duty of prayer, nor soon weary of it. Not only must there be kindness to friends and brethren, but Christians must not harbour anger against enemies. It is but mock love, which rests in words of kindness, while our brethren need real supplies, and it is in our power to furnish them. Be ready to entertain those who do good: as there is occasion, we must welcome strangers. Bless, and curse not. It means thorough good will; not, bless them when at prayer, and curse them at other times; but bless them always, and curse not at all. True Christian love will make us take part in the sorrows and joys of each other. Labour as much as you can to agree in the same spiritual truths; and when you come short of that, yet agree in affection. Look upon worldly pomp and dignity with holy contempt. Do not mind it; be not in love with it. Be reconciled to the place God in his providence puts you in, whatever it be. Nothing is below us, but sin. We shall never find in our hearts to condescend to others, while we indulge conceit of ourselves; therefore that must be mortified.


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Romans 12:11 In-Context

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

13 Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.



Interpretations of Today's Verse

The Bible has been interpreted in various ways to ensure its message reaches people from different languages, cultures, and perspectives. These interpretations offer unique insights into the meaning of the scripture.

King James Version

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.

English Standard Version

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,Or fervent in the Spirit serve the Lord.

The Message

Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master,

New King James Version

Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.

New Living Translation

Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Tuesday, October 21

Matthew 6:2

"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full."

Read all of Matthew 6 NIV

Monday, October 20

Proverbs 15:5

A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Read all of Proverbs 15 NIV

Sunday, October 19

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Read all of 1 John 4 NIV

Saturday, October 18

John 15:12

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."

Read all of John 15 NIV

Friday, October 17

1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

Read all of 1 Peter 5 NIV

Thursday, October 16

Romans 12:9-10

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Read all of Romans 12 NIV

Wednesday, October 15

1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Read all of 1 Corinthians 15 NIV

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