Definition and General Understanding:
Endeavour, in a biblical context, refers to the earnest and diligent effort to achieve a goal or fulfill a duty. It embodies the concept of striving with purpose and determination, often in the pursuit of spiritual growth, obedience to God's commandments, or the fulfillment of one's God-given mission.

Biblical References and Examples:

1. Striving for Spiritual Growth:
The Apostle Paul frequently uses language that conveys the idea of endeavouring in the Christian life. In Philippians 3:13-14 , Paul writes, "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have laid hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." Here, the concept of endeavour is illustrated through the metaphor of a race, emphasizing the continuous effort required in the Christian journey.

2. Diligence in Faith:
In 2 Peter 1:5-7 , believers are encouraged to make every effort to add to their faith virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. The passage states, "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love." This call to action underscores the importance of endeavouring to grow in Christian character and maturity.

3. Pursuit of Peace and Unity:
Endeavour is also associated with the pursuit of peace and unity within the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:3 exhorts believers to be "diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." This verse highlights the active effort required to maintain harmony and unity among believers, reflecting the communal aspect of Christian endeavour.

4. Obedience to God's Commandments:
The concept of endeavour is evident in the call to obey God's commandments. In Deuteronomy 6:17 , the Israelites are instructed, "You shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and His testimonies and statutes He has commanded you." This diligence in obedience is a form of endeavour that reflects a commitment to living according to God's will.

Theological Implications:

Endeavour in the Christian life is not merely about human effort but is deeply rooted in reliance on God's grace and strength. Philippians 2:12-13 captures this balance: "Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose." This passage emphasizes that while believers are called to strive and endeavour, it is ultimately God who empowers and enables them to fulfill His purposes.

Practical Application:

In practical terms, endeavouring in the Christian life involves setting spiritual goals, engaging in regular prayer and Bible study, participating in fellowship with other believers, and actively serving in the church and community. It requires perseverance, discipline, and a heart fully committed to seeking God's kingdom and righteousness. As believers endeavour in these areas, they grow in their relationship with God and become more effective witnesses of His love and truth in the world.2212. zeteo -- to seek
... desire, endeavour, seek after. Of uncertain affinity; to seek (literally
or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God ...
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4704. spoudazo -- to make haste, hence to give diligence
... be eager, hasten. From spoude; to use speed, ie To make effort, be prompt or earnest --
do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study. ...
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4611. maalal -- a deed, practice
... doing, endeavor, invention, work. From alal; an act (good or bad) -- doing, endeavour,
invention, work. see HEBREW alal. 4610, 4611. maalal. 4612 . ...
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The Same Endeavour and Effort after virginity, with a Different ...
... Discourse VI."Agathe. Chapter III."The Same Endeavour and Effort After
Virginity, with a Different Result. Now when it is said ...
/.../chapter iii the same endeavour and.htm

But they Change their Ground and Endeavour to Vilify Our Faith in ...
... IV."Apologetic Works. Chapter XXIX. But they change their ground and
endeavour to vilify our faith in another way.? But they ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter xxix but they change.htm

Before we Begin Our Reply, we have to Remark that the Endeavour to ...
... Chapter XLII. Before we begin our reply, we have to remark that the endeavour
to show? Before we begin our reply, we have to remark ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlii before we begin.htm

Ode viii.
... Thou, on Whose bosom hung the WORD: Wherefore we cry with heart's endeavour,. ... The
Mother of the Incarnate Word: Wherefore we cry with heart's endeavour,. ...
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The Proper Seat of Charity is the Superior Will...
... glorified by angels and saints; 3. to will and consent to the immutability of those
perfections; 4. to desire and, occasions being given, to endeavour that all ...
/.../chapter iii the proper seat.htm

In which is Shewed How this Nothing is the Ready Way to Obtain ...
... of a Mind reformed, whereby a man immediately gets to the greatest Good, to our
first Original, and to the highest Peace, is his Nothingness: Endeavour, O Soul ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap xx in which is.htm

Particular Redemption
... the final perseverance of the saints; I shall not withhold that undoubted truth
of Scripture, the effectual calling of God's elect; I shall endeavour, as God ...
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Is Then the Profaning of God's Name, by Swearing and Cursing, So ...
... 100 Is then the profaning of God's name, by swearing and cursing, so heinous a sin,
that his wrath is kindled against those who do not endeavour, as much as in ...
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Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount
... 1. It has been the endeavour of Satan, from the beginning of the world, to put asunder
what God hath joined together; to separate inward from outward religion ...
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Thirdly, for Thy Actions.
... in thy calling, till thou hast first taken counsel at God's word (1 Samuel 30:8)
of its lawfulness, and pray for his blessings upon thy endeavour; and then do ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/thirdly for thy actions.htm

Endeavour (7 Occurrences)
...Endeavour (7 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Acts 24:16 This too is my own earnest
endeavour--always to have a clear conscience in relation to God and man. (WEY). ...
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Earnest (33 Occurrences)
... (Root in ASV RSV NIV). Acts 24:16 This too is my own earnest endeavour--always
to have a clear conscience in relation to God and man. (WEY). ...
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Endeavoured (6 Occurrences)

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Nerve (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 13:24 "Strain every nerve to force your way in through the narrow gate," He
answered; "for multitudes, I tell you, will endeavour to find a way in and ...
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Learn (76 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:16 And from this we learn that everything is dependent not on
man's will or endeavour, but upon God who has mercy. For ...
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Repentance (28 Occurrences)
... in Christ; (3) an actual hatred of sin (Psalm 119:128; Job 42:5, 6; 2 Corinthians
7:10) and turning from it to God; and (4) a persistent endeavour after a holy ...
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Relation (86 Occurrences)
... garden? (BBE). Acts 24:16 This too is my own earnest endeavour--always to
have a clear conscience in relation to God and man. (WEY). ...
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Ramothgilead (19 Occurrences)
... Here Ahab, who joined Jehoshaphat in an endeavour to rescue it from the hands
of the king of Syria, was mortally wounded (1 Kings 22:1-36). ...
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Ramoth-gilead (20 Occurrences)
... Here Ahab, who joined Jehoshaphat in an endeavour to rescue it from the hands
of the king of Syria, was mortally wounded (1 Kings 22:1-36). ...
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Endeavors (1 Occurrence)

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