σπουδαῖος, -α, -ον (σπουδή), [in LXX: Eze.41:25 * ;] in haste; hence, zealous, eager, diligent, earnest: before ἐν, 2Co.8:22; compar., -οτεροσς 2Co.8:17 (here in superl. sense, see Bl., § 44, 3) 2Co.8:22.† (AS)
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G4705 — σπουδαῖος
spoudaios · eager · Greek
2 tagged verse occurrences
2 Corinthians 8:17 · σπουδαιότεροςFor indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.2 Corinthians 8:22 · σπουδαῖον · σπουδαιότερονAnd we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which [I have] in you.