'Effort' in the Bible
As you are going with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, so that he will not drag you before the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.
"Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
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.
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 before winter. Greetings to you from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.
Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.
Thus we must make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;
Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.
Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.