G0138–αἱρέω–ahireō

But since to live means a longer stay on earth, that implies more labour for me--and not unsuccessful labour; and which I am to choose I cannot tell.

αἱρήσομαι hairēsomai “will I choose”

And from us thanks are always due to God on your behalf--brethren whom the Lord loves--because God from the beginning has chosen you for salvation through the Spirit's sanctifying influence and your belief in the truth.

εἵλατο eilato “has chosen”

having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;

ἑλόμενος helomenos “having chosen”