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not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not slothful. The word rendered slothful refers to those who are slow, idle, lacking promptness of mind and activity. ().
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Slothful (οκνηρο). Old adjective from οκνεω, to hesitate, to be slow. Slow and "poky" as in Mt 25:26.
19th Century
Anglican
In business.—Rather, in zeal; the reference is to the spiritual and not to the practical life, as the En…
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Baptist
Fervent in spirit;
Burn. Let your very soul get hot.
Paul now momentarily directs our attention to the Lord and our service to him before returning to the horizontal relationship within the body of Ch…
16th Century
Protestant
Not slothful in business, etc. This precept is given to us, not only because a Christian life ought to be an active life, but because it o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Not slothful in business Meaning not worldly business, or the affairs of life; though slothfulness in this respect i…
The love Christians profess for each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and empty and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, the…
13th Century
Catholic
After this admonition, the Apostle gives a reason based on the mystical body’s likeness to a natural body. He first addresses three thing…
