G4705–σπουδαῖος–spoudaios

for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.

σπουδαιότερος spoudaioteros “very earnest”

And we send with them our brother, of whose zeal we have had frequent proof in many matters, and who is now more zealous than ever through the strong confidence which he has in you.

σπουδαῖον spoudaion “earnest”σπουδαιότερον spoudaioteron “earnest”