Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 12:11

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

This Clause may be Expounded by Eccles. 9.10. q. d. In all the Dutyes of thy particular, and general Calling; in every thing that respects the glory of God, thine own, or Neighbours Good; take heed of Slothfulness, vid. Mat. 25.26. Heb. 6.12.

This is added to the Former, as the Cure of it. Zeal and Fervency will drive away Sloth. This Spiritual Warmth is often recommended to us in Scripture, vid. Gal. 4.18. Rev. 3.19. See Examples of it in Psal. 69.9. Iohn 2.17. and 4.34. Act. 18.25.

i. e. Diligently performing all things that are required to his Service and Honour, vid. Psal. 2.11. Eph. 6.7. Some Copies read it, Serving the times in such a Sence, as it is in Eph. 5.16. and Col. 4.5.

Marginal references: Or, in diligence be not slothful.; Or, seething hot.