'Attempting' in the Bible

and they were only hearing, "The one formerly persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith that formerly he was attempting to destroy,"

You are estranged from Christ, [you] who are attempting to be justified by the law; you have fallen from grace.

As many as are wanting to make a good showing in the flesh, these are attempting to compel you to be circumcised, only so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.