What does the Bible say about zeal?

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• Romans 12:11

  not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

• Revelation 3:19

  As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

• Titus 2:14

  who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

• Romans 10:2

  For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

• John 2:17

  His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will eat me up."

• Isaiah 59:17

  He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.

• Psalms 119:139

  My zeal wears me out, Because my enemies ignore your words.

• Psalms 69:9

  For the zeal of your house consumes me. The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.

• Galatians 4:18

  But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.

• 2 Kings 10:16

  He said, Come with me, and see my zeal for Yahweh. So they made him ride in his chariot.

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