'Tried' in the Bible

When he arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple.

and after they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them;

He even tried to desecrate the temple, but we took him into custody [and we intended to judge him by our Law,

Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you also very well know.

And I, being at a loss as to how to investigate these things, asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these matters.

Because of this some Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me.