'Contended' in the Bible

The Jews therefore contended among themselves, saying, How can he give us this flesh to eat?

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

And there was a great clamour, and the scribes of the Pharisees' part rising up contended, saying, We find nothing evil in this man; and if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel ...

Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life.

And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.