G4704–σπουδάζω–spoudazō

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

ἐσπούδασα espoudasa “I was eager”

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

σπουδάζοντες spoudazontes “being diligent”

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

ἐσπουδάσαμεν espoudasamen “were eager”

Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

σπούδασον spoudason “do hasten”

Do thy diligence to come shortly to me:

Σπούδασον Spoudason “do be diligent”

Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

Σπούδασον Spoudason “do be eager”

When I shall send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

σπούδασον spoudason “do be diligent”

Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

Σπουδάσωμεν Spoudasōmen “We may be diligent”

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

σπουδάσατε spoudasate “do be diligent”

Moreover, I will endeavor that ye may be able, after my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.

σπουδάσω spoudasō “I will be diligent”

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

σπουδάσατε spoudasate “do be diligent”