G4704–σπουδάζω–spoudazō

only that we should remember the poor, which same thing also I was diligent to do.

ἐσπούδασα espoudasa “I was eager”

using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the uniting bond of peace.

σπουδάζοντες spoudazontes “being diligent”

But we, brethren, having been bereaved of you and separated for a little moment in person, not in heart, have used more abundant diligence to see your face with much desire;

ἐσπουδάσαμεν espoudasamen “were eager”

Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.

σπούδασον spoudason “do hasten”

Use diligence to come to me quickly;

Σπούδασον Spoudason “do be diligent”

Use diligence to come before winter. Eubulus salutes thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and the brethren all.

Σπούδασον Spoudason “do be eager”

When I shall send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, use diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have decided to winter there.

σπούδασον spoudason “do be diligent”

Let us therefore use diligence to enter into that rest, that no one may fall after the same example of not hearkening to the word.

Σπουδάσωμεν Spoudasōmen “We may be diligent”

Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall;

σπουδάσατε spoudasate “do be diligent”

but I will use diligence, that after my departure ye should have also, at any time, [ergänzt: in your power] to call to mind these things.

σπουδάσω spoudasō “I will be diligent”

Wherefore, beloved, as ye wait for these things, be diligent to be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless;

σπουδάσατε spoudasate “do be diligent”