# G4704 σπουδάζω

σπουδάζω (spoudázō), Strong’s G4704: to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest KJV: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study. Occurs 21 times.

Source: https://besorah.bible/word/G4704 — Besorah, the whole Bible in Hebrew, Greek and English. Texts and licences: https://besorah.bible/about/credits.html

*spoudázō* — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest

KJV: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study

Derived from [σπουδή spoudḗ](https://besorah.bible/word/G4710) ("speed")

Occurs 21 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Galatians 2:10](https://besorah.bible/besorah/galatians/2?v=10) — They only asked us to remember the poor—which very thing I was also zealous to do.
- [Ephesians 4:3](https://besorah.bible/besorah/ephesians/4?v=3) — being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- [1 Thessalonians 2:17](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-thessalonians/2?v=17) — But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your…
- [2 Timothy 2:15](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/2?v=15) — Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the…
- [2 Timothy 4:9](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/4?v=9) — Be diligent to come to me soon,
- [2 Timothy 4:21](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/4?v=21) — Be diligent to come before winter. Eubulus salutes you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
- [Titus 3:12](https://besorah.bible/besorah/titus/3?v=12) — When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
- [Hebrews 4:11](https://besorah.bible/besorah/hebrews/4?v=11) — Let’s therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.
- [2 Peter 1:10](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-peter/1?v=10) — Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will…
- [2 Peter 1:15](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-peter/1?v=15) — Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.