'Effort' in the Bible

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

Therefore, brothers, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble.

And I will also make every effort that you may be able to recall these things at any time after my departure.

Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found at peace with Him without spot or blemish.