σπουδάζωspoudázō
GreekG470412 occurrences (KJV)
to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest
KJV renders it: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study
Where it appears(showing the first 11 of 12)
- Gal 2:10They only asked us to remember the poor — which very thing I was also zealous to do.
- Eph 4:3being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- 1 Th 2:17But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,
- 2 Tim 2:15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- 2 Tim 4:9Be diligent to come to me soon,
- 2 Tim 4:21Be diligent to come before winter. Eubulus salutes you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
- Titus 3:12When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
- Heb 4:11Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.
- 2 Pet 1:10Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.
- 2 Pet 1:15Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.
- 2 Pet 3:14Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.
Lexical data: Strong’s Hebrew & Greek Dictionaries (1890, public domain; openscriptures, CC-BY-SA). Word tagging from the Strong’s-numbered KJV.