Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Zeal is defined as “fervor for a person; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence”. Because we have a great hope in Christ, we are to be zealous in our service for Him. Our hope provides us joy, and our affliction provides opportunity to display patience. All these things press us into relationship with God because we cannot be this on our own apart from Him. Jesus Christ is the reason for our zeal, our spiritual fervor, our patience, our joy, and for giving our all! Survey your life today…are you giving your all for Christ?