'Seeking' in the Bible

But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

Now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and not see the sun for a time.” And immediately a mist and a darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking those who would lead him by the hand.

But the Jews, becoming jealous and taking along some wicked men from the market place, formed a mob and set the city in an uproar; and attacking the house of Jason, they were seeking to bring them out to the people.

While they were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the commander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.