G4704–σπουδάζω–spoudazō

Only they urged that we should remember their poor--a thing which was uppermost in my own mind.

ἐσπούδασα espoudasa “I was eager”

in the uniting bond of peace, the unity given by the Spirit.

σπουδάζοντες spoudazontes “being diligent”

But we, brethren, having been for a short time separated from you in bodily presence, though not in heart, endeavoured all the more earnestly, with intense longing, to see you face to face.

ἐσπουδάσαμεν espoudasamen “were eager”

Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame.

σπούδασον spoudason “do hasten”

Make an effort to come to me speedily.

Σπούδασον Spoudason “do be diligent”

Make an effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren.

Σπούδασον Spoudason “do be eager”

After I have sent Artemas or Tychicus to you, lose no time in joining me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to pass the winter there.

σπούδασον spoudason “do be diligent”

Let it then be our earnest endeavour to be admitted to that rest, so that no one may perish through following the same example of unbelief.

Σπουδάσωμεν Spoudasōmen “We may be diligent”

For this reason, brethren, be all the more in earnest to make sure that God has called you and chosen you; for it is certain that so long as you practise these things, you will never stumble.

σπουδάσατε spoudasate “do be diligent”

So on every possible occasion I will also do my best to enable you to recall these things after my departure.

σπουδάσω spoudasō “I will be diligent”

Therefore, dear friends, since you have these expectations, earnestly seek to be found in His presence, free from blemish or reproach, in peace.

σπουδάσατε spoudasate “do be diligent”