'Effort' in the Bible

They watched him closely in an effort to trap him in something he might say.

As you are going with your adversary to the ruler, make an effort to settle with him on the way. Then he won’t drag you before the judge, the judge hand you over to the bailiff, and the bailiff throw you into prison.

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able

From that moment Pilate made every effort to release Him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!”

So then it does not depend on human will or effort but on God who shows mercy.

They asked only that we would remember the poor, which I made every effort to do.

Are you so foolish? Although you began with the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by human effort?

making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort -- for the sake of his good pleasure -- is God.

Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

But as for us, brothers, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.

Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

Make every effort to come to me soon,

Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me in Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience.

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.

Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.