Endeavor - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Endeavor

[ 1,,G4704, spoudazo ]
to make haste, to be zealous," and hence, "to be diligent," is rendered "endeavoring" in Ephesians 4:3, AV; RV, "giving diligence." In 2 Peter 1:15, AV, "endeavor," RV, "give diligence." Both have "endeavored" in 1 Thessalonians 2:17. See DILIGENCE.

[ 2,,G2212, zeteo ]
"to seek after," is translated "endeavor" in Acts 16:10, AV, RV, "sought." See ABOUT (to be), DESIRE, INQUIRE, SEEK.

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