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Paul continues to tell the believers what kind of people they should be. This list began in [Romans 12:9 ](./09.md ).
## Concerning diligence, do not be hesitant; concerning the spirit, be eager; concerning the Lord, serve him. ##
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AT: "Do not be lazy in your duty, but be eager to follow the Spirit and to serve the Lord"
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## In your confidence, rejoice ##
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AT: "Be happy because your confidence is in God"
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## in your troubles, be patient ##
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This can be translated as a new sentence: "Be patient when difficult times come"
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## in prayer, be constant ##
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This can be translated as a new sentence: "And remember to constantly pray"
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## Share in the needs of the saints ##
This is the last item in the list that began in [Romans 12:9 ](./09.md ). "Concerning the needs of the saints, share with them" or "As for…" or "When fellow Christians are in trouble, help them with what they need."
## give yourselves to hospitality ##
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AT: "always welcome them into your home when they need somewhere to stay"