'Effective' in the Bible

“Are the consolations of God [as we have interpreted them to you] too trivial for you,[Or] were we too gentle toward you [in our first speech] to be effective?

"Thrusting at him with a sword won't be effective, nor will spears, darts, or javelins.

Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.

no weapon that is forged against you will be effective. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and their righteousness from me," says the LORD.

because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me—yet many oppose me.

But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effective in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer;

but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ.

For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart.

Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.