in diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; Truth to Learn A Christian’s life should be characterized by diligent service. Behind the Words “Slothful” is from oknēros, from the verb okneō, meaning “to be slow, to be lazy, or to delay.” The word translated “diligence” is spoudē,...
2 Peter 1:5 – Diligent Growth
And for this very reason, make all diligence in your faith to add goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “All” is translated...
Romans 12:11 – Diligent Spiritual Service
Romans 12:11 - Diligent Spiritual Service not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; Truth to Learn A Christian’s life should be characterized by diligent service. Behind the Words “Lagging” is from oknēros, from the verb okneō, meaning “to be slow, to be lazy, or to delay.” The...